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ICYMI - Abraham Lincoln's 1860 Campaign Visit to Manchester

Posted on 05/20/22 by Pam Dube

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All aboard, presidential history buffs!

On March 1, 1860, a potential Presidential candidate named Abraham Lincoln arrived by train in Manchester, NH.

Before he departed the following day, he had been introduced as “The next President of the United States.” Who made that prophetic introduction?

Join us for this pre-recorded session and get the answer from Kristy Ellsworth, museum educator for the Manchester Historic Association.

Watch now:

Lincoln's Campaign Stop in Manchester, NH recording

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