President-elect Lincoln’s visit to Peekskill 1861

The Mohegan Chapter of the Daughter's of the American Revolution present Anthony J Czarnecki, past President of the Lincoln Society of Peekskill and his family-friendly program about President-elect Lincoln’s visit to Peekskill 1861.  

During Lincoln's historic 12-day train journey from his home in Springfield, IL to his Inauguration in Washington, DC in Feb. 1861, Lincoln participated in 100 speaking stops or public events along the way. His only speaking stop in Westchester County was at the Peekskill train depot, because he knew the local Congressman, William Nelson (they both served in the 30th Congress from 1847-1849). Appropriate for school-age children through adults. No need to register for this program.

This Program is FREE and open to the public. For information contact the Reference Desk or call 914-245-5262 x227