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Annual Civil War Walk set for May
8 at Lincoln Heritage Museum
[May 02, 2026]
LINCOLN, IL — The annual Civil
War Walk, featuring fifth graders from Lincoln Elementary District
27 portraying historical individuals of the Civil War era, will be
Friday, May 8 at the Lincoln Heritage Museum.
“This is one of our favorite events every year. These living history
portrayals allow students to bring history. And the museum provides
an intimate setting and an appropriate historical backdrop for those
presentations,” said Ron Keller, Director of the Lincoln Heritage
Museum.
The fifth graders from Central, Northwest, and Washington-Monroe
Elementary Schools will present their monologues to museum guests at
appointed times. Northwest fifth graders will present at 9:00 a.m.,
followed by Washington-Monroe students at 10:30 a.m., and Central
School students will start their presentations at 1 p.m.
The students prepare weeks in advance in selecting a Civil War era
historical figure, then they write a monologue. After honing and
practicing their portrayals, they are set to provide their
first-person interpretations in period looking apparel to the
public.
Sara Stuckey, Curriculum
Coordinator at LESD #27, stated, "The Civil War Walk is a memorable
tradition in the Lincoln Elementary District 27 community. Each
year, our 5th grade students dive into the Civil War era by
researching a historical figure and bringing that person to life
through a first-person speech performed at the Lincoln Heritage
Museum."
Stuckey also emphasized the impact of students’ preparation leading
up to the event. "The journey begins at the Lincoln Heritage
Museum,” she explained. “Through an immersive field trip, students
don’t just learn history, they step into it. By exploring Abraham
Lincoln’s life and values, they gain the historical perspective
needed to bring their own performances to life. The museum staff are
essential partners, bridging the gap between the classroom and the
Civil War Walk."
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“I am always impressed with the
tremendous effort these students bring to their presentations and I
encourage everyone to come and watch these young scholars in
action,” Keller added.
Admission to the Lincoln Heritage Museum is free during the Civil
War Walk, and the public is invited to watch and enjoy the
presentations.
[Lincoln Heritage
Museum]
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