Sunday, September 23 -- The program ends, but the exploration continues

The Road Scholar program concluded with a final talk, this one again given by the Lincoln Land Community College history professor.  This talk centered on the emancipation and race relations following the Civil War.  Prof. Squibb is an excellent speaker, and this was a good end to our very busy week.

There were so many parts to this program that required careful planning and accurate schedules -- speakers, tours, audio-visual presentations, transportation, pre-ordered lunches, dinners both at the hotel and at other venues.  The program coordinators and Lincoln Land Community College did an amazing job of coordinating all aspects in order to present this program.  If you are a fan of history, and particularly if you have an interest in the Civil War and Lincoln's role in the conflict, you will not be disappointed in this program.

The Capital dome seen from the lobby of our hotel.

Andrea and another program participant spent Sunday afternoon at Lincoln's New Salem.  The village, located about 20 miles north of Springfield, has been reconstructed so that visitors can go back in time as they walk the streets of the village where Lincoln lived as a young man.  If you can extend your visit by a few hours, New Salem is definitely a good addition to your itinerary.