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Pearl City Schools celebrated President Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday all day Tuesday, Feb. 10. After learning about Illinois' native son, students and their families attended "Lincoln Night" for more fun-filled activiites. Brandon Van Heeren, his mom Shana, and Dave Bradbury take a shot at completing the "Scavenger Hunt." Here, they look for 3 things that a fireplace provided for young Lincoln in his Springfield log cabin. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

Lincoln Day in Pearl City

President Abe Lincoln is greeted by Pearl City Principal Christine Wallace during "Lincoln Night" at the PC School. Celebrating his 200th Birthday, Pres. Lincoln (Freeport's George Buss) visited with students and their families, then spoke to a large audience about his life before heading to Peoria to dine with Pres. Barack Obama on Thursday, Lincoln's Birthday. Looks pretty good for 200, doesn't he? See exclusive video of Lincoln' visit at www.pacc-news.com. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

Lincoln's Birthday at Pearl City School

Pearl City Schools celebrated President Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday all day Tuesday, Feb. 10. After learning about Illinois' native son, students and their families attended "Lincoln Night" for more fun-filled activiites. Brandon Van Heeren, his mom Shana, and Dave Bradbury take a shot at completing the "Scavenger Hunt." Here, they look for 3 things that a fireplace provided for young Lincoln in his Springfield log cabin. (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

President Abe Lincoln is greeted by Pearl City Principal Christine Wallace during "Lincoln Night" at the PC School. Celebrating his 200th Birthday, Pres. Lincoln (Freeport's George Buss) visited with students and their families, then spoke to a large audience about his life before heading to Peoria to dine with Pres. Barack Obama on Thursday, Lincoln's Birthday. Looks pretty good for 200, doesn't he? (PA photo/Tom Kocal)

Video by Tom Kocal

 

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