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The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln

Program No. 8370RJ

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9 expert-led lectures

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

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2,169

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An experienced Group Leader

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13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

9 expert-led lectures

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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1,649

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9 expert-led lectures

8 expert-led field trips

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9 expert-led lectures

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May 16 - May 21, 2027

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May 16 - May 21, 2027

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Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, May 16, 2027.

Meet the group at President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Springfield, IL

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30-5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Meeting followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, May 21, 2027 in Springfield, IL at President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after morning lecture; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 5 miles .

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Public Transportation

Phone: 2175448800

*Advanced reservations are not required.

The hotel is not currently offering a shuttle. Participants are encouraged to use Uber, Lyft, or to call a local taxi service. If you are arriving by air, please notify us at 217-786-2432 or email community.education@llcc.edu.

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St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 100 miles .

J.C. Reynolds Transportation Service

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 2173410324

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Call 217-341-0324 to make arrangements.

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Train

Arrival day is on 5/16/2027.

Meet the group at President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Springfield, IL.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30-5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Meeting followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, May 21, 2027 in Springfield, IL at President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after morning lecture; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Program Arrival

Station: Springfield Amtrak

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 4 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 0.4 miles .

Transportation Options From the Train Station

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Taxi

Phone: 2175448800

*Advanced reservations are not required.

The hotel is not currently offering a shuttle. Participants are encouraged to use Uber, Lyft, or to call a local taxi service. The train station is a half mile from the hotel so walking is also an option.

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Car

Arrival day is on 5/16/2027.

Meet the group at President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Springfield, IL.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30-5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Meeting followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, May 21, 2027 in Springfield, IL at President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after morning lecture; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

THE PARKING FEE IS PAID BY THE PARTICIPANT and is at a self-parking public garage run by the BOS Center next to the hotel for $7 per day (24 hours) or $1 hourly upon exiting at an kiosk. Valet parking is available for $13 daily.

Directions

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

I-55, traveling north or south, use exit 98, Clear Lake Ave west; travel west toward downtown and turn left on Seventh Street which is a one-way street going south. The hotel is on the left at 701 E. Adams St. on the corner of Seventh and Adams Streets. It is a red brick 12-story building with a covered canopy at the entrance.

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