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Itinerary for Oct 23 — Oct 28, 2013

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Type: Lodge

 Description: Back in October of 2003, four local investors came together to form RiverBank Lodge, LLC for the purpose of transforming the old First National Bank building in Petersburg, IL into a modern lodging facility in the Spring of 2006. In fact, the name “RiverBank Lodge” was chosen not only to reflect the fact that we are situated along the banks of the Sangamon River, but also to reflect on it’s history as a banking institution. Be inspired by the unique and dramatic architecture that includes tree-integrated roof lines, and a soaring 50 foot ceiling spanned by a second-floor balcony viewing the Sangamon River. Our location in Petersburg is ideally close to Lincolns New Salem State Park, an 1830s recreation of Abraham Lincoln's home as a young adult on his own. Guests can stroll the walkable selection of downtown Petersburg, around which are arrayed a variety of Antique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Golfing, canoeing and kayaking, and winery tours are also in the immediate area. Download a brochure: www.riverbanklodge.com/pdf/riverbank-lodge-brochure.pdf

Contact info:
522 S. 6th St.
Petersburg, IL 62675 USA
phone: 217-632-0202
web: www.riverbanklodge.com

Room amenities: RiverBank Lodge has 24 rooms, nearly all unique! Beds are queen and king sized beds with different configurations of beds in each room. All rooms offer wall mounted cable televisions with remote, coffee makers, hair dryers, multihead walk-in showers, alarm clocks, telephones with free local calls, and free wireless Internet access.

Facility amenities: Amenities of a modern upscale hotel with the ambiance of a north woods lodge. Lounge area for breakfast and evenings for drinks and pizza. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available for our guests.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $95 and up plus tax
As space is available.

Day One: Wednesday, October 23 - Welcome, introductions, dinner and program orientation. 
Note: Located at the Lodge

Evening: 4 PM: Arrival and check-in. At 5:30 PM: welcome, introductions, dinner at the lodge and program orientation. Overview of Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.

Lodging: RiverBank Lodge

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Type: Lodge

 Description: Back in October of 2003, four local investors came together to form RiverBank Lodge, LLC for the purpose of transforming the old First National Bank building in Petersburg, IL into a modern lodging facility in the Spring of 2006. In fact, the name “RiverBank Lodge” was chosen not only to reflect the fact that we are situated along the banks of the Sangamon River, but also to reflect on it’s history as a banking institution. Be inspired by the unique and dramatic architecture that includes tree-integrated roof lines, and a soaring 50 foot ceiling spanned by a second-floor balcony viewing the Sangamon River. Our location in Petersburg is ideally close to Lincolns New Salem State Park, an 1830s recreation of Abraham Lincoln's home as a young adult on his own. Guests can stroll the walkable selection of downtown Petersburg, around which are arrayed a variety of Antique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Golfing, canoeing and kayaking, and winery tours are also in the immediate area. Download a brochure: www.riverbanklodge.com/pdf/riverbank-lodge-brochure.pdf

Contact info:
522 S. 6th St.
Petersburg, IL 62675 USA
phone: 217-632-0202
web: www.riverbanklodge.com

Room amenities: RiverBank Lodge has 24 rooms, nearly all unique! Beds are queen and king sized beds with different configurations of beds in each room. All rooms offer wall mounted cable televisions with remote, coffee makers, hair dryers, multihead walk-in showers, alarm clocks, telephones with free local calls, and free wireless Internet access.

Facility amenities: Amenities of a modern upscale hotel with the ambiance of a north woods lodge. Lounge area for breakfast and evenings for drinks and pizza. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available for our guests.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $95 and up plus tax
As space is available.

Day Two: Thursday, October 24 - Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site orientation, project... 
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site orientation, project overview, training and period clothing selections.

Note: Walk through the village of New Salem.

Breakfast: At the Lodge

Morning: Meet Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site staff. Begin training and orientation for the fall festival including viewing the film, view Visitor Center exhibits and guided walking tour of the historic site with discussion of the history and restoration of the village.

Lunch: Lunch on site

Afternoon: Overview of service learning projects and select activities to work on during the festival. Receive training in site interpretation for the festival and select period clothing (many types and sizes) that is used by all site volunteers.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Evening: Tour of the local town of Petersburg.

Lodging: RiverBank Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Back in October of 2003, four local investors came together to form RiverBank Lodge, LLC for the purpose of transforming the old First National Bank building in Petersburg, IL into a modern lodging facility in the Spring of 2006. In fact, the name “RiverBank Lodge” was chosen not only to reflect the fact that we are situated along the banks of the Sangamon River, but also to reflect on it’s history as a banking institution. Be inspired by the unique and dramatic architecture that includes tree-integrated roof lines, and a soaring 50 foot ceiling spanned by a second-floor balcony viewing the Sangamon River. Our location in Petersburg is ideally close to Lincolns New Salem State Park, an 1830s recreation of Abraham Lincoln's home as a young adult on his own. Guests can stroll the walkable selection of downtown Petersburg, around which are arrayed a variety of Antique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Golfing, canoeing and kayaking, and winery tours are also in the immediate area. Download a brochure: www.riverbanklodge.com/pdf/riverbank-lodge-brochure.pdf

Contact info:
522 S. 6th St.
Petersburg, IL 62675 USA
phone: 217-632-0202
web: www.riverbanklodge.com

Room amenities: RiverBank Lodge has 24 rooms, nearly all unique! Beds are queen and king sized beds with different configurations of beds in each room. All rooms offer wall mounted cable televisions with remote, coffee makers, hair dryers, multihead walk-in showers, alarm clocks, telephones with free local calls, and free wireless Internet access.

Facility amenities: Amenities of a modern upscale hotel with the ambiance of a north woods lodge. Lounge area for breakfast and evenings for drinks and pizza. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available for our guests.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $95 and up plus tax
As space is available.

Day Three: Friday, October 25 - Training in demonstration activities and labor projects at individual... 
Training in demonstration activities and labor projects at individual sites at Lincoln's New Salem.

Note: Day at Lincoln's New Salem

Breakfast: At the Lodge

Morning: Assist with preparations in the village for the Fall Festival. Begin training in 1830's period demonstration activities and labor tasks and learn the history of the village and connection with the projects. Begin documentation of demonstration and labor tasks as you learn them.

Lunch: Lunch on site

Afternoon: Continue 1830's period demonstration activities and labor tasks at your individual sites. Continue to document projects as you practice them with the public as this will assist the site and improve what has already been documented. Review locations and project assignments for the festival weekend.

Dinner: Dinner

Evening: Evening program

Lodging: RiverBank Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Back in October of 2003, four local investors came together to form RiverBank Lodge, LLC for the purpose of transforming the old First National Bank building in Petersburg, IL into a modern lodging facility in the Spring of 2006. In fact, the name “RiverBank Lodge” was chosen not only to reflect the fact that we are situated along the banks of the Sangamon River, but also to reflect on it’s history as a banking institution. Be inspired by the unique and dramatic architecture that includes tree-integrated roof lines, and a soaring 50 foot ceiling spanned by a second-floor balcony viewing the Sangamon River. Our location in Petersburg is ideally close to Lincolns New Salem State Park, an 1830s recreation of Abraham Lincoln's home as a young adult on his own. Guests can stroll the walkable selection of downtown Petersburg, around which are arrayed a variety of Antique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Golfing, canoeing and kayaking, and winery tours are also in the immediate area. Download a brochure: www.riverbanklodge.com/pdf/riverbank-lodge-brochure.pdf

Contact info:
522 S. 6th St.
Petersburg, IL 62675 USA
phone: 217-632-0202
web: www.riverbanklodge.com

Room amenities: RiverBank Lodge has 24 rooms, nearly all unique! Beds are queen and king sized beds with different configurations of beds in each room. All rooms offer wall mounted cable televisions with remote, coffee makers, hair dryers, multihead walk-in showers, alarm clocks, telephones with free local calls, and free wireless Internet access.

Facility amenities: Amenities of a modern upscale hotel with the ambiance of a north woods lodge. Lounge area for breakfast and evenings for drinks and pizza. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available for our guests.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $95 and up plus tax
As space is available.

Day Four: Saturday, October 26 - Participate in day 1 of the annual Lincoln's New Salem Fall Festival. 
Note: Day at Lincoln's New Salem

Breakfast: At the Lodge

Morning: Participate in 1830's demonstration activities and labor tasks in assigned log houses, shops or on the grounds of the village. This will give you the opportunity to experience visitor reactions and understandings of the 1830's work processes being performed.

Lunch: Lunch on site

Afternoon: Continue 1830's demonstration activities and labor tasks in assigned log houses, shops or on the grounds of the village. This will give you the opportunity to experience visitor reactions and understandings of the 1830's work processes being performed.

Dinner: At the Lodge

Evening: Free time

Lodging: RiverBank Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Lodge

 Description: Back in October of 2003, four local investors came together to form RiverBank Lodge, LLC for the purpose of transforming the old First National Bank building in Petersburg, IL into a modern lodging facility in the Spring of 2006. In fact, the name “RiverBank Lodge” was chosen not only to reflect the fact that we are situated along the banks of the Sangamon River, but also to reflect on it’s history as a banking institution. Be inspired by the unique and dramatic architecture that includes tree-integrated roof lines, and a soaring 50 foot ceiling spanned by a second-floor balcony viewing the Sangamon River. Our location in Petersburg is ideally close to Lincolns New Salem State Park, an 1830s recreation of Abraham Lincoln's home as a young adult on his own. Guests can stroll the walkable selection of downtown Petersburg, around which are arrayed a variety of Antique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Golfing, canoeing and kayaking, and winery tours are also in the immediate area. Download a brochure: www.riverbanklodge.com/pdf/riverbank-lodge-brochure.pdf

Contact info:
522 S. 6th St.
Petersburg, IL 62675 USA
phone: 217-632-0202
web: www.riverbanklodge.com

Room amenities: RiverBank Lodge has 24 rooms, nearly all unique! Beds are queen and king sized beds with different configurations of beds in each room. All rooms offer wall mounted cable televisions with remote, coffee makers, hair dryers, multihead walk-in showers, alarm clocks, telephones with free local calls, and free wireless Internet access.

Facility amenities: Amenities of a modern upscale hotel with the ambiance of a north woods lodge. Lounge area for breakfast and evenings for drinks and pizza. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available for our guests.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $95 and up plus tax
As space is available.

Day Five: Sunday, October 27 - Participate in day 2 of the annual Lincoln's New Salem Fall Festival.... 
Participate in day 2 of the annual Lincoln's New Salem Fall Festival.

Note: Day at Lincoln's New Salem

Breakfast: At the Lodge

Morning: Continue 1830's demonstration activities and complete labor tasks in assigned log houses, shops or on the grounds of the village. This will give you the opportunity to experience visitor reactions and understandings of the 1830's work processes being performed.

Lunch: Picnic lunch in the historic village.

Afternoon: Continue 1830's demonstration activities and complete labor tasks in assigned log houses, shops or on the grounds of the village. This will give you the opportunity to experience visitor reactions and understandings of the 1830's work processes being performed.

Dinner: Dinner at the Lodge

Evening: Musical entertainment

Lodging: RiverBank Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Monday, October 28 - Wrap up and discuss work projects and participation at the Lincoln's... 
Wrap up and discuss work projects and participation at the Lincoln's New Salem Fall Festival.

Note: At the Lodge

Breakfast: At the Lodge

Morning: Discuss work projects and participation at the Lincoln's New Salem Fall Festival. Distribute passports and program ends at 10:30.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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