South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

Fourth graders at South Shores toured the

Abraham Lincoln Museum.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We were greeted by the Lincoln family outside of the White House.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We toured Lincoln’s early life outside and inside the log cabin.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We couldn’t believe how

small log cabins were

and how dark.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

It was a tight fit getting us all in the cabin.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We were shocked at the slave auction depiction.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We had studied about Lincoln’s

store in New Salem…it was

cool seeing what it was really like.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

Dating sure was different back then! Here is Abraham and Mary “courting.”

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We saw Generals

McClelland and Grant

outside the White House!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We saw the Lincoln law office, but why

is there ink splattered on the

wall?

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

That’s why there is ink on the walls…Lincoln let his sons play!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We learned about Lincoln’s Cabinet, or advisors.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

Lincoln sure had to listen to a lot of people before making decisions!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We learned about ball dresses and Mrs. Lincoln’s dressmaker.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We saw many of the soldier’s uniforms.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

The War Gallery was fascinating!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We enjoyed the multi-media

presentations too!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

We certainly had a great time!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars

Thank you Caterpillar for funding our fun and educational trip!