Unforgettable Lincoln Days

Join us for Macomb’s Unforgettable Lincoln Days! If visiting a quaint, historic town in Central Illinois sounds like fun to you, take an adventure to Macomb in Unforgettable Forgottonia for this FREE event on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 in Macomb’s historic downtown Courthouse Square and Chandler Park. Watch Macomb come alive with history and entertainment. Meet Abraham Lincoln himself, enjoy live music, horse-drawn trolley rides, an original play, about Lincoln’s historic stays in Macomb and so much more!This event is perfectly timed to coincide with the Spoon River Drive’s first weekend, so we’re inviting you to experience Macomb’s charm and hospitality. From cozy lodging to delicious dining and fascinating attractions, Unforgettable Forgottonia’s Macomb has it all! Here’s what you can expect at Unforgettable Lincoln Days: Get your selfies with the nation’s leading Abraham Lincoln interpreter! Enjoy live music by singer/songwriter Chris Vallillo. Explore the premier of the all new Illinois Freedom Project display by Looking For Lincoln and celebrate Macomb & McDonough County’s significant role in the underground rail road. Take Macomb’s historic Looking For Lincoln Historic Tour. Marvel at the world’s only Living Lincoln Topiary Monument. Hop on a horse-drawn trolley ride. Witness Civil War reenactments. Watch a working Blacksmith in action. Experience the Lincoln living mural. Be captivated by the original play “When Macomb Hosted Lincoln: Devising the Freeport Question” by Dr. Tim Roberts.And don’t forget to check our newest attraction Macombopoly https://www.visitforgottonia.com/macombopoly-the-worlds-largest-monopoly-game/The dedicated Looking For Lincoln committee members have put their hearts into making this day unforgettable. This program is made possible with the support of Looking For Lincoln, Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia, and Enjoy Illinois. For all the details, go to visitforgottonia.com.