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Joe Crain

@JoeCrain

Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. Opinions are my own. Retweets are NOT endorsements

 Springfield, Illinois
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This #VeteransDay, we honor those who have served by offering them free admission. All active-duty service members, veterans, and their spouses attending with them receive free admission. Reservations are not needed. Details at presidentlincoln.illinois.go…. #ALPLM
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PLAYOFF FOOTBALL 🏈 Thanks to Richard Blakely for inviting me into the press box at Williamsville, as the called the Sparta High action on WHCO Radio! He was flying solo, so I helped him with spotting players and promoted the @ALPLM at halftime. BTW, Bullets beat Sparta 43-38.
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Not only is it looking and feeling like fall 🍁 but it’s tasting like fall with fried sausages and apples 🍎 with some crisp green beans for Friday night supper at the Crainstead!
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Tomorow is the anniversary of the Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast route in the new age of automobiles. To celebrate, we asked an expert to tell us about the road's origins and impact. presidentlincoln.illinois.go…
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The ALPLM and two other state agencies are joining forces on a special event for Native American Heritage Month. On Nov. 5, we'll hold a panel discussion, followed by a job fair and career development advice. There will also be a food truck offering Native American fare!
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HAPPY TGI-FRIDAY!!! It finally looks and feels like fall! 🍂 🍁
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📚 THIS TUESDAY - Educators, join our FREE virtual book club exploring the role of Native Americans in the American Revolution. 📅 Oct. 27 | 6 p.m. 💻 Virtual 🎓 6.5 CPDUs for reading the book and attending Register: presidentlincoln.illinois.go…
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Ready for @ScottHanson to bring us seven hours of @NFL #RedZone action!
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New on our blog: that time the then-governor of Illinois compared a cow's udders to the Fountain of Youth. #ILhistory #WeirdAgriculture #GotMilk? ow.ly/mBya5100fMc
The former governor of Illinois once wrote an ode to cows

The former governor of Illinois once wrote an ode to cows

Following World War I, Illinois Gov. Frank Lowden praised the cow as the

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🎙️ @HISTORY Channel Podcast Comes to ALPLM! Join us Nov. 6 for a FREE live recording of HISTORY This Week with Sally Helm and Lincoln scholar Jonathan W. White! 📜 PLUS: See one of just five handwritten copies of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address! 🎟️ Register: presidentlincoln.illinois.go…
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📚 Educators, earn 6.5 CPDUs! Join our FREE virtual book club exploring the role of Native Americans in the American Revolution. 📅 Oct. 27 | 6 p.m. 💻 Virtual 🎓 6.5 CPDUs for reading the book and attending Register: presidentlincoln.illinois.go…
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Was that clap of thunder really Bob Uecker calling the final out and shouting from above, “THE BREWERS WIN THE PENNANT!!!” This Cardinals fan says CONGRATULATIONS to my friends who cheer for the Brew Crew. I’ll be right there with you! #milwaukeebrewers
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Join us Wednesday for a conversation with historian Bennett Parten about "Somewhere Toward Freedom", exploring the thousands of enslaved people who self-emancipated and joined Sherman’s March. 🕡 Oct. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | ALPLM 🎟️ Free, registration required: presidentlincoln.illinois.go…
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Racquel Henry, our 19th century historian, recently spoke to @CapitolCityNow about the Conference on Illinois History, which is coming up Thursday and Friday. You can listen here: ow.ly/hHHf50ZSNFW There's still time to register at PresidentLincoln.Illinois.go….
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Perfect night for grilling on the first weekend of autumn! Top sirloin filet, honey glazed medley of orange and golden carrots, and calico beans paired with an ice cold Yuengling Flight for Sunday supper at the Crainstead.
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Welcome to everyone celebrating the centennial of #Route66 at Springfield’s Route 66 Mother Road Festival! Our education team will be there with crafts, stickers and activities for the kids. They'll also have "America 250" fans good for $2 off museum admission.
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Our Illinois History Conference takes place Oct. 1-2. Get to know Mary Lincoln from the author of a new biography, hear about a lost fort, learn about a pioneering social worker and much more. It also offers professional development for teachers. ow.ly/kjVM50ZR3XE
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Today is the 21st of September.
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With fall’s official arrival this week, it’s the last weekend of summer and I’ve curated a hot soundtrack for your Sunday afternoon with triple plays from your favorite rockers on the Classic KYMO App and the livestream at classickymo.com
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We'd like to thank Kamau Sadiki from Diving With a Purpose for telling us about the group's important work Thursday night. Sadiki and other members dive the wrecks of ships that carried people into #slavery to help archaeologists document and study the wreckage.
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Kamau Sadiki speaking as he stands in front of a screen displaying a newspaper ad about enslaved people being sold.

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