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Mon1Feb

Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America Exhibit Opening

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A dynamic exhibition which explores the life and career of Abraham Lincoln open is early February. Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America was developed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidentail Library and Museum. The exhibit will also showcase Orange County’s connection to Lincoln with artifacts from Mission San Juan Capistrano and Disney’s “Hall of Presidents”. Light refreshments will be served.

Event Fee: Free

Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-973-6610 or (714)973-6607

Special Instructions: Please RSVP by calling 714-973-6610.

Wed3Feb

Evening Lecture: Lincoln in California?

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join us for the first of four lectures relating to the special exhibit, “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America”. Don McCue, Curator at the Lincoln Shrine in Redlands, will explain Lincoln’s relationship with the American West in a lecture called “Lincoln and California?”

Event Fee: Free

Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-973-6610 or (714)973-6607

Special Instructions: Please RSVP by calling 714-973-6610

Sat6Feb

Saturday Open House

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

On this special Saturday Open House, visit the Old Courthouse to see the exhibit “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America.” In addition to the exhibit, families can create nineteenth century-inspired crafts and play with replica toys. At noon, the Orange County Historical Commission will sponsor the showing of the 1940 classic movie “Abe Lincoln in Illinois”. This critically acclaimed movie fictionally portrays Lincoln’s childhood and early political career. Next door the Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House will be open and available for tours.

Event Fee: Free

Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-973-6610 or (714)973-6607

Thu11Feb

See Lincoln Come to Life!

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Re-enactor William Peck will perform as Lincoln, the lawyer, in the Old Courthouse’s historic courtroom. Peck will also discuss the lesser known aspects of the president’s life. See Lincoln ‘come to life’ the day before the nation celebrates his birthday!

Event Fee: Free

Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-973-6610 or (714)973-6607

Special Instructions: Please RSVP by calling 714-973-6610

Wed17Feb

Luncheon Lecture: Bicentennial's End, Where Does that Leave Lincoln?

11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Dr. Larry Burgess, Director of the A.K. Smiley Library in Redlands, will discuss Lincoln’s role in the United States’ future in his lecture “Bicentennial’s End: Where Does that Leave Lincoln?” Dr. Burgess will speak during the Old Courthouse Museum Society’s luncheon. Lunch is $7.00, but you are welcome to attend without purchasing one. To reserve a lunch or RSVP please call 714-973-6610.

Event Fee: $7 for lunch, but not required for attendance

Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
7140973-6610 or (714)973-6607

Special Instructions: Dr. Burgess will speak during the Old Courthouse Museum Society’s luncheon. Lunch is $7.00, but you are welcome to attend without purchasing one. To reserve a lunch or RSVP please call 714-973-6610.

Thu25Feb

Evening Lecture about Lincoln's Last Photograph

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Ron Rietveld, Professor Emeritus at California State University, Fullerton, will chronicle his discovery, at the age of 14, of the last photograph taken of President Abraham Lincoln.

Event Fee: Free

Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-973-6610 or (714)973-6607

Special Instructions: Please RSVP by calling 714-973-6610

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