| Name | Lincoln's Bicentennial Celebration Display |
| Address | 21 North Pitt StreetCarlisle, PA 17013 |
| Brief Description | Small display at the Cumberland County Historical Society |
| Type | Attraction |
| Category | Museum |
| Description | Happy 200th Birthday Mr. Lincoln! All over the country people are marking the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. As part of the celebration, we at the Cumberland County Historical Society will have two cases filled with Lincoln memorabilia presented by collector Joe Cullison. This event is free and open to the public. See the “Lincoln Pole” which was presented to President Lincoln on his inauguration day and placed on the grounds of the White House every Memorial Day until the early 1920s. There will also be several photographs and a statue constructed of pecans on exhibit. The Cumberland County Historical Society is located at 21 North Pitt Street. For more information on the Lincoln Bicentennial Display please call (717) 249-7610.
The Cumberland County Historical Society is an active history center with an award winning museum, library, photo archives, educational center, museum shop, and historic Two Mile House. The Historical Society’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote research of Cumberland County history. Anyone interested in local history is invited to become a member. Call 249-7610 or visit our web site www.historicalsociety.com for more information and to see the museum virtual tour. Cumberland County Historical Society is located at 21 North Pitt Street, in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Hours are Monday 3 to 9 pm, Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm, and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm. Admission to the museum is free.
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| Phone 1 | (717) 249-7610 |
| Email | marketing@historicalsociety.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Website | www.historicalsociety.com |
| Last Updated | 2/2/2009 |
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