The Lincoln Museum Closing
Fort Wayne got the shocking news that The Lincoln Museum will close to the public on June 30, 2008. Not only will Fort Wayne lose one of the most comprehensive collections of Abraham Lincoln history, we will also lose a site where many couples celebrated their wedding.
Many couples selected the Museum for the upscale down-town feel with a wonderful touch of history. Over the years, many of our Megasound Brides and Grooms got the double benefit of The Lincoln Museum for their most special day.
Once the “formal” parts of receptions were completed, guests could dance with the newlyweds or take a stroll through the Lincoln historical exhibits. The Museum offered self-guided tours as well as Docents who provided group tours during the evening.
After June 30th, couples will only be able to point to an empty building and say “that is where we had our wedding reception.”
From a historic stand point, hopefully, the Lincoln Foundation will be able to partner with other local museums such as The History Center to keep some of “Abe’s stuff” local. Traveling exhibits are wonderful for the masses. Let’s hope that Downtown Improvement District has the forethought to find someone to reopen the building to better serve wedding couples or repurpose the structure to keep the downtown area full of life.
Fort Wayne got the shocking news that The Lincoln Museum will close to the public on June 30, 2008. Not only will Fort Wayne lose one of the most comprehensive collections of Abraham Lincoln history, we will also lose a site where many couples celebrated their wedding.
Many couples selected the Museum for the upscale down-town feel with a wonderful touch of history. Over the years, many of our Megasound Brides and Grooms got the double benefit of The Lincoln Museum for their most special day.
Once the “formal” parts of receptions were completed, guests could dance with the newlyweds or take a stroll through the Lincoln historical exhibits. The Museum offered self-guided tours as well as Docents who provided group tours during the evening.
After June 30th, couples will only be able to point to an empty building and say “that is where we had our wedding reception.”
From a historic stand point, hopefully, the Lincoln Foundation will be able to partner with other local museums such as The History Center to keep some of “Abe’s stuff” local. Traveling exhibits are wonderful for the masses. Let’s hope that Downtown Improvement District has the forethought to find someone to reopen the building to better serve wedding couples or repurpose the structure to keep the downtown area full of life.
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