2012 Lincoln Pilgrimage

Springfield, IL  ● April 27-29, 2012

Weekend Activities

Package registrations are a great way to customize your weekend, while saving money.

(*Includes patch & trail information)

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Walk in Lincoln's Footsteps

Package A - $27 ($39 Value)

Package includes:

  - Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program and March*

  - Lincoln Trail* (ages 11+)

  - 2 nights camping

  - Collector's Cap (first 1500)

Plus one of the following:

  - Museum Trail*

  - Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail*

  - Heritage Trail*

  - New Salem Experience*

  - Museum Quest*

  - The National Surveying Museum*

(This package does not include museum admission.  Museum admission can be added under the ala carte offerings.)

Lincoln's Legacy

Package B - $33 ($45-$49 Value)

Package includes:

  - Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program and March*

  - Museum Quest*

  - Presidential Museum Admission

  - 2 nights camping

  - Collector's cap (first 1500)

Plus one of the following:

  - Lincoln Trail* (age 11+)

  - Museum Trail*

  - Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail*

  - Heritage Trail*

  - New Salem Experience*

  - The National Surveying Museum*

Lincoln's Home & Community

Package C - $32 ($44 Value)

Package includes:

  - Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program and March*

  - Heritage Trail*

  - Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail*

  - 2 nights camping

  - Collector's cap (first 1500)

Plus one of the following:

  - Lincoln Trail (age 11+)

  - Museum Trail*

  - New Salem Experience*

  - Museum Quest*

  - The National Surveying Museum*

(This package does not include museum admission.  Museum admission can be added under the ala carte offerings.)

Sunday Special

Package D - $14 ($21 Value)

Package includes:

  - Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program and March*

  - Collector's Cap (first 1500)

Ala Carte

All events can be registered for individually or added to packages:

-Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program/March* $5

-Museum Quest (does not include admission)* $5

-Presidential Museum Admission

        - Youth $6

        - Adult $8 ($12 at the door)

-Lincoln Trail* $5

-Museum Trail* $5

-Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail* $5

-Heritage Trail* $5

-New Salem Experience* $5

-The National Surveying Museum* $5

-Camping (Friday night) $4

-Camping (Saturday night) $4

-Cap (if available) $16

The Lincoln Trail

Walk where Lincoln walked on the Lincoln Trail.  This is the first historical trail recognized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  Founded in 1926, this 20 mile hike from New Salem Historic Site to Stuart Park in Springfield is limited to those who are age 11 or older.

All hikers must be on the trail and ready to go by 9:30 a.m. on SATURDAY, April 28th.  Completion time varies depending on your start time and the speed of your group, but we try to have all hikers off the trail at the latest by 4:00 p.m.

Although the Lincoln Trail is a full day event for hikers, parents and siblings who will not be hiking have ample time to visit some of the other sites and activities while hikers are on the trail.

The Museum Quest

The Museum Quest is completed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.  This world class museum remembers our greatest president.  Visitors look for answer to fifty questions as they hike through the museum.  Topics range from the serious to the light hearted, demonstrating the gravity of the Civil War as well as Mr. Lincoln's unique sense of humor.

The Museum is open daily from 9:00 am - 5:00pm.  Museum admission tickets are included in the "Lincoln Legacy" Package or can be purchased ala carte.  If you have not preregistered for admission tickets, the last tickets are sold at the door at 4:00 p.m. (prices may vary).

The Museum Trail

The Museum Trail involves visiting five out of the dozen or more museums located in Springfield and surrounding communities.  Passports are provided, and participants should get them authenticated at each museum they visit.  Many are within walking distance downtown, but some will require driving.

Museum Trail Brochure

The New Salem Experience (NEW)

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, about 2 miles South of Petersburg and about 20 miles Northwest of Springfield, is a reconstruction of the village where Abraham Lincoln spent his early adulthood. The six years Lincoln spent in New Salem formed a turning point in his career. Although he never owned a home here, Lincoln was engaged in a variety of activities while he was at New Salem. He clerked in a store, split rails, enlisted in the Black Hawk War, served as postmaster and deputy surveyor, failed in business, and was elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 1834 and 1836 after an unsuccessful try in 1832.

Complete a scavenger hunt during your visit to New Salem as you journey back in time.

The Heritage Trail

A trip to Springfield is hardly complete without at least a walking tour of the many historic sites in the city.  Visit the Old State Capitol, Lincoln's Tomb, and Lincoln's Home, plus two of the following:  Lincoln Law Office, Chase Bank, the Visitor's Center and New Salem State Historic Site.   New Salem and Lincoln's Tomb may be reached by motor vehicle.

Heritage Trail Brochure

The Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail

Completion of the Oak Ridge Cemetery Trails is a great way to send Sunday morning before the ceremonies begin.  Virtually every participant in the Pilgrimage will complete the Introductory Trail by visiting Mr. Lincoln's Tomb.  The Intermediate Trail involves visiting the War Memorials in Oak Ridge.  The Advanced Trail provides an in depth look at the cemetery, including visits to the graves of governors, poets, pioneers and other notable characters in history.

Oak Ridge Trail Brochure

The National Surveying Museum

Details coming soon

Camp on the infield of the racetrack on the north end of the Illinois State Fairgrounds. It is minutes from the Oak Ridge Cemetery and the various Springfield museums and historic trails. This site will have jamboree style camping, no ground fires, plenty of parking and does have emergency storm shelters under the grandstands.

(map to be posted)

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, about 2 miles South of Petersburg and about 20 miles Northwest of Springfield, is a reconstruction of the village where Abraham Lincoln spent his early adulthood.

The trailhead for the Lincoln Historic Trail is in the park, so it is an ideal location for those Scouts and leaders planning to hike the 20 miles to Stuart Park in Springfield.

Route 123, Petersburg, IL (map to posted)

Camp Illinek is about 10 miles from Oak Ridge Cemetery on the south side of Springfield. It consists of 80 acres and allows for group camping, complete with showers and an emergency storm shelter.

6610 Iron Bridge Road, Chatham, IL 62629 (map to be posted)