Lincoln Exhibit Starts Sunday

If you know a dad who's a history buff, the Springfield Library may offer the perfect way to spend Father's Day. 

Thanks to a grant, 'Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War' will be on view starting Sunday, June 16 through Thursday, July 25.

Kicking off the series of events (see list below) is 'Music of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln,' performed by Anne and Ridley Onslow. The opening reception for the exhibit will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 

The following programs are also offered:

Monday, June 17 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - screening of the movie Lincoln, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field

Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. - "The Lincoln Family and the White House," presented by Glenn LeBoeuf

Wednesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. - "Abraham Lincoln - Separating Fact from Fiction," presented by Louis Masur

Monday, July 1 at 7 p.m. - "Abraham Lincoln and the 13th Amendment to the Constitution," presented by Abigail Perkiss

Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. - "Civil War Journal of Private Hayward Emmell," presented by Jim Malcolm

Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. - "Music of the Civil War - the Lighter Side," performed by Cracked Walnuts

Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. - "Belle and the Backwoodsman," a dramatic performance by Bob Gleason and Pat Jordan of the American Historical Theater.