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Election of 1864 Exhibit

Temporary Exhibit in the Rolland Center
2024-10-09 00:00:00 2024-10-09 23:59:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Election of 1864 Exhibit Main Library - Lincoln Library

Wednesday, October 09
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 00:00:00 2024-10-09 23:59:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Election of 1864 Exhibit Visit the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research to see a temporary exhibit case highlighting artifacts from the presidential election of 1864. Available for viewing September 4-December 3, 2024. Main Library - Lincoln Library

Main Library

Lincoln Library

Visit the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research to see a temporary exhibit case highlighting artifacts from the presidential election of 1864. Available for viewing September 4-December 3, 2024.

Come see artifacts from the 1864 presidential election in the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research on the first floor of the Allen County Public Library’s Main downtown location! Read Democratic and Republican soldiers’ letters supporting their favored candidate—President Abraham Lincoln or General George McClellan. Enjoy election tickets and song sheets from both sides of the aisle. The exhibit is available for viewing from September 4, 2024, through December 3, 2024.

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