If you’ve ever wondered what’s cooking at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site in Menard County, we’ve got you covered! Please enjoy this fun, magical video about the historic village, the annual candlelight walk, and what it was like to bake bread over a fire in an 1830s tavern. Be sure to CLICK the video to watch or look for it on our YouTube channel, @TheIllinoisDNR. The candlelight walk continues this weekend, Oct. 10-12, and next weekend, Oct. 17-19. Don't miss this unique opportunity to
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Did you miss the first weekend of Candlelight Walks at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site? Don’t worry, there’s still time to experience the magic! ✨ For the next two weekends in October, the village will once again glow by candlelight Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5:00–7:30 PM. Step back into the 1830s as the historic village transitions from day to night, hear stories of daily life (and maybe a few about a young Abraham Lincoln), and soak in the cozy fall atmosphere. 🍂 ☕ Enjoy fre
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Entrance to the village at Lincoln’s New Salem in Petersburg, Illinois. This State Historic Site is a reconstruction of the former village of New Salem where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1831 to 1837. Stock Video
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