Nominated for 12 Academy Awards, the DreamWorks Studios film Lincoln swept the nation with its intimate look at one of our nation’s greatest leaders.
From June 1st to September 30th the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museumin Simi Valley is opening an exhibit that investigates even deeper into the life of our sixteenth president with the help of twenty-five of the country’s most well-known Lincoln collectors, including Ford’s Theater, the National Archives, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, as well as with DreamWorks Studios.
Running from June 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, the Reagan Library exhibit, Lincoln:
From June 1st to September 30th the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museumin Simi Valley is opening an exhibit that investigates even deeper into the life of our sixteenth president with the help of twenty-five of the country’s most well-known Lincoln collectors, including Ford’s Theater, the National Archives, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, as well as with DreamWorks Studios.
Running from June 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, the Reagan Library exhibit, Lincoln:
From Railsplitter to Rushmore, explores the life of Abraham Lincoln, commemorates the Civil War and marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. This extraordinary and engaging special exhibit, featuring over 250 original artifacts on Abraham Lincoln and sets from the Steven Spielberg directed movie Lincoln, is a must-see for everyone.
Highlights of this fascinating and educational exhibit include:
- Abraham Lincoln's stovepipe hat and gold pocket watch
- Mary Todd Lincoln's Bible, jewelry and other personal items
- Abraham Lincoln's earliest childhood writings
- A President Lincoln-signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation and a President Lincoln signed copy of the 13th Amendment
- A bloody pillow on which President Lincoln died at the Petersen Boarding House
- A fragment of Abraham Lincoln's coat from Ford's Theatre
- The handwritten personal testimony of Boston Corbett, the man who killed John Wilkes
- Booth
- An American flag that draped President Lincoln's coffin
In addition to the original documents, artifacts and objects on display, the Reagan Library will be
showcasing the costumes and Oscar-winning sets from DreamWorks Studios’ Lincoln film, including
the entire set surrounding President Lincoln’s office, portions of Mary Todd Lincoln’s vanity set, and
portions of Peterson’s Boarding House set. Items on display include Oscar-nominated costumes for
Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln and Tad Lincoln.
This exhibit is sponsored by the Lincoln Club of Orange County.
The Reagan Library is located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, California. Public hours are
The Reagan Library is located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, California. Public hours are
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Museum is only closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and
New Years Day.
The Museum admission fees are $16.00 for general admission, $13.00 for seniors 62
The Museum admission fees are $16.00 for general admission, $13.00 for seniors 62
and over, $10 for children 11-17, $6 for children 5-10 and free for children 4 years of age and under.
Museum exhibit tickets may be pre-purchased at www.reaganlibrary.com/tickets.
For more information, call (800) 410.8354 or visit www.reaganlibrary.com.
