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   Area News  

National Archives features two exhibitions on
the life of Abraham Lincoln

On August 27 the National Archives will open two exhibitions celebrating the life of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America is a traveling exhibit featuring reproduction artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. The second exhibition, Lincoln Lives On, is an exhibit created by the National Archives at Kansas City featuring original materials from the local community.    Full Story


Missouri River Outfitters host author and historian Mary Barile
at National Frontier Trails Museum

The Missouri River Outfitters Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will host author and historian Mary Barile for a program highlighting the life and exploits of Alphonso Wetmore, an oft-forgotten figure of the Santa Fe Trail at the National Frontier Trails Museum, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10 a.m.     Full Story


Camporall to observe 100th Anniversary of Scouting at Camp Geiger

To celebrate the upcoming 100th Anniversary of Scouting, Camp Geiger will be hosting an anniversary Camporall August 27-29. .

Activities will include shooting sports, COPE activities, blacksmith demonstrations, totem pole carvings, ham radios, mobile science lab, heavy equipment and an over-the-road truck driving simulator.    Full Story

 

 

 

 


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