Lincoln’s Birthday Bicentennial Celebration

The Kentucky Historical Society presented a commemoration of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial in the Capitol rotunda Feb. 12, 2009 in Frankfort. Hear music presentations and an excerpt from Lincoln’s second inaugural address. Photos by David Perry | Staff

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The Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration was held in his hometown of Hodgenville. Several celebrations were held around town including a flag raising and wreath-laying ceremony on Lincoln Square in downtown and ceremony at the Larue County High School were the U.S. Mint unveiled a redesigned Lincoln one cent coin. Photos by Charles Bertram | Staff

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“Our Lincoln”; homage to former President

Various performing Arts groups showcase talent at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Famous Kentuckians, UK Alumni, and other artists from around the country came to celebrate our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. The Kentucky themed event was entitled “Our Lincoln”. READ FULL STORY

Video: Lincoln’s Birthplace

A video visit to the Abraham Lincoln birth site in Hodgenville, Ky.