National Pilgrimage to Lincoln Tomb

Two annual pilgrimages to honor Abraham Lincoln’s birthday will be held Saturday, February 12 at Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site in Springfield’s Oak Ridge Cemetery. Both events are free and open to the public. The 77th Annual National Pilgrimage to Lincoln Tomb by members of Springfield American Legion Post 32 will be held Saturday, February 12. Dignitaries will assemble at 10:30 a.m., and wreaths from Legion posts across the state will be placed in the Burial Chamber. The American Legion National Commander will address those gathered for the event at 11 a.m., and other officials will also speak. The Sound Celebration Chorus, a part of Sweet Adelines International, will sing patriotic songs for the occasion. The 64th Annual Pilgrimage of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will take place at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 12 at Lincoln Tomb. A service at the Tomb will feature a eulogy for Lincoln with military honors for the 16th President to follow. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site is administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. It is open for free public tours.