Lincoln's Journey Ends in New Orleans
After 26 days on the river, 8 states and 23 towns, Lincoln's Journey of Remembrance ended Saturday in New Orleans.
Our crew huddled up on shore to re-cap our journey just after landing and all agreed the venture was a tremendous success.
We shared the story of Lincoln's youth in Spencer County, Indiana, with thousands of people along our trip route. Many came to see our replica flatboat in person, while others simply learned about our journey by reading their local newspaper or watching the evening news.
One of our most rewarding experiences alogn the way was working with the many school groups who came to visit the flatboat. It was a priveledge to share with them the inspiring story of Abraham Lincoln. I hope they learned that if they too work hard, in this country, they can accomplish amazing things!
The end of the jourey is bittersweet for most of our crew. Though the trip has been physically demanding and mentally exausting and we welcome a return to the routine of our normal daily lives, it is sad to see the project we've worked so hard on for so long come to an end.
But we know, Lincoln's Legacy will endure forever and we are satisfied with the knowledge that we in some small part helped to preserve it.
Our crew huddled up on shore to re-cap our journey just after landing and all agreed the venture was a tremendous success.
We shared the story of Lincoln's youth in Spencer County, Indiana, with thousands of people along our trip route. Many came to see our replica flatboat in person, while others simply learned about our journey by reading their local newspaper or watching the evening news.
One of our most rewarding experiences alogn the way was working with the many school groups who came to visit the flatboat. It was a priveledge to share with them the inspiring story of Abraham Lincoln. I hope they learned that if they too work hard, in this country, they can accomplish amazing things!
The end of the jourey is bittersweet for most of our crew. Though the trip has been physically demanding and mentally exausting and we welcome a return to the routine of our normal daily lives, it is sad to see the project we've worked so hard on for so long come to an end.
But we know, Lincoln's Legacy will endure forever and we are satisfied with the knowledge that we in some small part helped to preserve it.
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