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Abraham Lincoln’s “Lost Speech” mural dedication

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May 29th at 5:30pm – 6:15pm

McLean County Museum of History

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On Thursday, May 29 at 5:25 p.m., the Museum will dedicate a mural in downtown Bloomington that will celebrate Lincoln and his famous "Lost Speech."

Lincoln’s Lost Speech was the closing oration at the Bloomington Convention on May 29, 1856, which united several political parties in the anti-slavery movement and led to the founding of the Illinois Republican Party. Lincoln’s speech is one of the most pivotal points in his political career and ultimately led to his election as president.

The mural, designed and painted by artist Troy Freeman from Freesky Studios. It will be located across the street from Major's Hall (where the Lincoln parking desk stands today) where Lincoln delivered his famous "Lost Speech. The exact location of the dedication ceremony will be announced in early May. Contact Norris Porter, Director of Development for more information.  

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On Thursday, May 29 at 5:25 p.m., the Museum will dedicate a mural in downtown Bloomington that will celebrate Lincoln and his famous "Lost Speech."

Lincoln’s Lost Speech was the closing oration at the Bloomington Convention on May 29, 1856, which united several political parties in the anti-slavery movement and led to the founding of the Illinois Republican Party. Lincoln’s speech is one of the most pivotal points in his political career and ultimately led to his election as president.

The mural, designed and painted by artist Troy Freeman from Freesky Studios. It will be located across the street from Major's Hall (where the Lincoln parking desk stands today) where Lincoln delivered his famous "Lost Speech. The exact location of the dedication ceremony will be announced in early May. Contact Norris Porter, Director of Development for more information.