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Jane Austen Society of North America
2008 Annual General
Meeting, Chicago, Illinois
October 2-5
"Jane
Austen's Legacy: Life, Love, & Laughter"
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Springfield on Your
Own
With all of the important sites open and within easy walking distance, Wednesday, October 1 is the perfect day for "Springfield on Your Own."
Amtrak runs two morning trains with two options for a return later the same day. Trains depart from Chicago's Union Station (a short cab ride or CTA bus #151). Cost is $18 each way (less for seniors).
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library
In addition to the permanent exhibit at the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
you can view the special exhibit, Packaging Presidents: Two Centuries of Campaigns and
Candidates.
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Lincoln Home
You can easily stroll to the Lincoln home
which has been restored to its 1860 appearance, revealing Lincoln as husband, father, and politician and is open to the public for guided tours.
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Old State Capitol
Nearby is the Old State Capital where Lincoln began his campaign for the Senate and lay in
state after his assassination.
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Dana Thomas House
Be sure to visit the fully restored Frank Lloyd Wright's
Dana Thomas House,
less than one mile from the Amtrak station.
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Book Amtrak tickets as soon as possible. This is a popular ride for politicians and lawyers doing business in the state capital.
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