President’s Gala
$125 per person
Black Tie Optional / Elegant Cocktail
Spend an elegant evening with the Presidents, hosted by ISDS President Kenneth Rawson and his wife, Patrice, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum (ALPM). Experience the Lincoln years, with two unique theater showings (7pm/9pm), and exclusive access to the exhibits and galleries. Arrive early to have a conversation and snap a picture with Honest Abe himself. Deep Hollow, a Midwest Americana acoustic trio, will perform original pieces and popular covers throughout the evening.
6:30-7:30pm- Cocktail Hour
7:00-7:09pm- First Theater Show, “Ghosts of the Library”
7:30-8:30pm- Plated Dinner
8:30-8:40pm- Awards
8:40-10:00pm- Dessert Station/Exhibits
9:00-9:17pm- Second Theater Show, “Lincoln’s Eyes”
10:00pm- Guests Depart
The museum is four blocks from the hotel. For guests who prefer it, a shuttle will run from 6:00-7:45pm, and 8:45-10:30pm. Pick up on Adams Street outside of the hotel. Drop off on 6th Street in front of the museum. A parking garage is also available on the corner of 6th and Madison Streets.
Due to facility regulations, all guests must leave the museum by 10:00pm. No outside food or beverages can be brought onto the shuttle or into the museum.
https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/