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Service Learning: Preserving Lincoln's New Salem Village |
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Program Number: |
20751RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
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Springfield, Illinois
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| Price starting at: |
$746.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Service Learning
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| Meals: |
13;
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners |
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Learn from historians about the significance of this region in the life of President Abraham Lincoln and see history come alive as we complete projects in the 1830’s pioneer village of Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, where he spent his early adulthood. Join us for the annual Fall Festival and listen to staff and volunteers tell stories of Lincoln as we demonstrate preparations needed for winter in this reconstructed village.
Highlights
• Delight in a chance to dress in period clothing and talk with visitors during the annual Fall Festival with other local volunteers.
• Demonstrate a variety of historical 1830's activities including weaving, spinning, soap and candle making, wool carding, food preparation, assisting in the cooper and blacksmith shops, repairing split rail fences, maintenance of trails and the documenting of demonstration activities.
• Explore the nearby town of Petersburg, its history and Lincoln connections, and learn about the unique archeology and anthropology of the area and Sangamon River.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to half mile each day over varied terrain; standing up to an hour at a time.
Date Specific Information
10-10-2012
2012 projects: 1. An on-site coal “shed” is needed to store coal both as a tool for efficiency but also to maintain historical accuracy. You will help build a small structure, approximately 6 ft X 10 ft, in order to directly load and store coal on the blacksmith’s shop site. The structure will be made of hewn logs, with a shingle roof that will be built using period tools and methods. 2. In addition to documenting the accurate process of building the coal shed, some participants will work with local volunteers to document other specialized processes related to household or small business tasks, such as soap/candle/broom making, basket weaving, chair caning, wool washing and carding and similar. Skills to be used: writing, photographing and drawing, as you observe the volunteer doing these things, so that permanent records can be developed and passed on to new local volunteers.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
10-23-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Lincoln Land Community College.
Springfield (Illinois)
The capital city of Illinois, Springfield welcomes more than 1 million visitors each year, many of whom come to explore the historic sites connected to Abraham Lincoln, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the Lincoln Home and Neighborhood, Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, Lincoln Tomb, and Lincoln’s New Salem.
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Accommodations
Modern lodge on the banks of the Sangamon River.
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