The Gaylord Building Historic Site Presents:
Statesmanship in Illinois History
with Illinois State Historian
Sam Wheeler, Ph.D.
A Dinner & Lecture Event

Thursday, September 5, 2019
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
– Second-floor Banquet Room –

This event is brought to you by the Lewis University History Center and the Gaylord Building Historic Site to mark the 10th Anniversary of Lockport’s Lincoln Landing.

Tickets are $30.00 per person and include a buffet-style menu and soft drink served by the Public Landing Restaurant. A cash bar will also be available.

6:00 p.m. – Cocktails
6:30 p.m. – Buffet Dinner
7:00 p.m. – Presentation

Please contact Gaylord Building staff with any questions! (815) 838-9400

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Gaylord Building News & Announcements:

New Exhibit in the Third Floor Gallery! 

The Lincoln’s Legacy exhibit is on view until September 30, 2019. The exhibit pulls together the work of a number of partners including: “A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times” display from the Waukegan Historical Society. Also, explore the role of Lincoln and the I&M Canal with the display from the Canal Corridor Association. Also featured are a few original drawings by artist Jim Weren, and a brief video of images of Lincoln Landing organized by Kathleen Tite, the Lincoln Landing Intern. Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lockport’s Lincoln Landing by visiting the interpretive park and enjoying the Lincoln’s Legacy exhibit on the 3rd floor of the Gaylord Building Historic Site.