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Considering President Lincoln is widely recognized as the most written about person in American history, it should come as no surprise that he’s the most frequently portrayed American historical figure in the history of movies and television. Lincoln has appeared onscreen as a character in more than 250 productions since the birth of motion pictures.

You’re invited to join Mark S. Reinhart, the author of Abraham Lincoln on Screen, for a cinematic journey covering the history of Lincoln-related screen works from the silent film era right up through present day, including Steven Spielberg’s award-winning 2012 film Lincoln. Reinhart will reveal what filmmakers got right and where they failed with historical accuracy, and he’ll take a critical look at the artistic merits of the more important film works.

Plus, Reinhart will share video clips throughout the presentation, including scenes from ultra-rare works such as the 1924 silent feature The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln, and the stunning 1956 CBS Television production The Day Lincoln was Shot starring Raymond Massey.

This special program will happen on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Library’s Union Theater. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Mark S. Reinhart will have signed copies of Abraham Lincoln on Screen available for purchase after the program.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark S. Reinhart is an author/musician who lives in Columbus, Ohio. His books Abraham Lincoln on Screen (2024), The Batman Filmography (2013) and Chet Atkins: The Greatest Songs of Mister Guitar (2014) are available through the academic publisher McFarland & Company. Mark has presented lectures about Lincoln-related film and television at libraries and museums throughout the United States. He has been a contributor to several Batman-related websites including Batman on Film, DC Collectors, and 13th Dimension. Mark regularly performs in central Ohio as a singer/guitarist with his bands RMT and Shucking Bubba Acoustic.

Join us for the 25th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration! This year's theme is "Flip the Script on Aging".

The Central Illinois Senior Celebration brings the local aging network together under one roof to provide a comprehensive resource fair for seniors. This is a great way for seniors and caregivers to connect with local, life-enriching resources.

Admission is free with the donation of a canned food item for the Central Illinois Foodbank. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Local underground railroad conductors buried at Farmington Cemetery will be remembered. They came from different walks of life to help slaves gain their freedom. Their risk was enormous, and jail time was possible for all involved. State Senator Doris Turner and Tazewell County Clerk John C. Ackerman will speak about Illinois' research and attempts to create a permanent commission about this important work and the individuals who were involved. Following the ceremony, interested audience members will travel to the cemetery to place the specifically created markers on the conductors' graves.

63rd International Carillon Festival 2025

Join us this Memorial Day weekend for the 63rd International Carillon Festival, held at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in beautiful Washington Park, Springfield, Illinois. The festival runs from Thursday, May 22, through Sunday, May 25, 2025, and features a lineup of international and local talent.

This year’s carillonists:
• Jeremy Chesman (Missouri)
• Kim Schafer (Illinois)
• Toni Raats (The Netherlands)
• Wim Van den Broeck (Belgium)
• Carlo van Ulft (Illinois)

This year’s local musicians:
• Springfield Municipal Band
• The Mother Road Bones Trombone Quartet
• FourSquared Wind Ensemble
• The Trinity Wind Ensemble

Special this year a bookreading by former Springfield resident D.R. Ransdell on Saturday evening, May 24 at 5:30 PM

Evening Schedule (Daily):
• 6:00 PM – Live performances by local musicians
• 6:30 PM & 7:15 PM – Carillon concerts

Friday Night Special – May 23:
Experience the carillon arrangement of Georg F. Händel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, leading directly into Springfield’s annual fireworks display.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and love of music for this unforgettable holiday weekend event. All performances are free and open to the public.
Download the program booklet from www.carillon-rees.org

In 2019 the Rebuild Illinois capital program was passed to provide funding for roads, bridges, railroads, universities, and state facilities, creating jobs and revitalizing local economies across the state. The Office of the Architect and Capitol Development Board have been awarded nearly $500 million to renovate portions of the Capitol Complex. Join Tim Patrick, Construction Administrator with Capitol Development Board, and Andrea Aggertt, Architect of the Capitol, to learn about the renovation of the State Armory and restoring the Capitol Building.

63rd International Carillon Festival 2025

Join us this Memorial Day weekend for the 63rd International Carillon Festival, held at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in beautiful Washington Park, Springfield, Illinois. The festival runs from Thursday, May 22, through Sunday, May 25, 2025, and features a lineup of international and local talent.

This year’s carillonists:
• Jeremy Chesman (Missouri)
• Kim Schafer (Illinois)
• Toni Raats (The Netherlands)
• Wim Van den Broeck (Belgium)
• Carlo van Ulft (Illinois)

This year’s local musicians:
• Springfield Municipal Band
• The Mother Road Bones Trombone Quartet
• FourSquared Wind Ensemble
• The Trinity Wind Ensemble

Special this year a bookreading by former Springfield resident D.R. Ransdell on Saturday evening, May 24 at 5:30 PM

Evening Schedule (Daily):
• 6:00 PM – Live performances by local musicians
• 6:30 PM & 7:15 PM – Carillon concerts

Friday Night Special – May 23:
Experience the carillon arrangement of Georg F. Händel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, leading directly into Springfield’s annual fireworks display.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and love of music for this unforgettable holiday weekend event. All performances are free and open to the public.
Download the program booklet from www.carillon-rees.org

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

63rd International Carillon Festival 2025

Join us this Memorial Day weekend for the 63rd International Carillon Festival, held at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in beautiful Washington Park, Springfield, Illinois. The festival runs from Thursday, May 22, through Sunday, May 25, 2025, and features a lineup of international and local talent.

This year’s carillonists:
• Jeremy Chesman (Missouri)
• Kim Schafer (Illinois)
• Toni Raats (The Netherlands)
• Wim Van den Broeck (Belgium)
• Carlo van Ulft (Illinois)

This year’s local musicians:
• Springfield Municipal Band
• The Mother Road Bones Trombone Quartet
• FourSquared Wind Ensemble
• The Trinity Wind Ensemble

Special this year a bookreading by former Springfield resident D.R. Ransdell on Saturday evening, May 24 at 5:30 PM

Evening Schedule (Daily):
• 6:00 PM – Live performances by local musicians
• 6:30 PM & 7:15 PM – Carillon concerts

Friday Night Special – May 23:
Experience the carillon arrangement of Georg F. Händel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, leading directly into Springfield’s annual fireworks display.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and love of music for this unforgettable holiday weekend event. All performances are free and open to the public.
Download the program booklet from www.carillon-rees.org

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.