A Tour of Abraham Lincoln's New Salem

From the Illinois Channel archives, We take a tour of New Salem Illinois, the reconstructed town of the 1830s, where Abraham Lincoln spent 7 years that set him on course to the White House. The town, about 30 minutes northwest of Springfield, showcases life in Illinois from the 1830s

[@skraegorn7317]

oh, this makes me nostalgic. When I was in middle school and high school, I spent my summers at their summer camp (and later became a volunteer interpreter). Wearing 3 layers of heavy period-correct clothes does get pretty hot, but it's so fun if you're into history. I usually interpreted at the Berry-Lincoln stores, the cooper's shop, or the Sam Hill house, although I did enjoy working in the blacksmith shop or cooking in the tavern. There were some great folks who worked there, I loved coming back for the Candlelight walk because you'd meat volunteers who came for other seasons when you weren't there often.

[@johnfd0210]

Well worth a visit.

[@gaylemullenpace689]

I grew up near Decatur and my family visited New Salem at least once a year. Dad took home movies, and Rutledge Tavern was always one of our favorite places. If I lived closer, I'd love to help cook or sit with the lady and quilt with her. Thanks so much for putting together a great video. It brought back wonderful memories.

[@louchatman883]

Thank you for sharing

[@iamthepapi6251]

I went to this place when I was a kid with our school.
So cool. Just amazing. I WILL BE GOING BACK..

[@mikemontgomery8407]

Great video 👍

[@IllinoisChannelTV]

Thank you for watching!

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