SPRING EXHIBITS AT THE LOGAN MUSEUM: General John A. Logan: His Life & Times Permanent Exhibit Our newly renovated permanent exhibit takes you on a stroll through time. Starting with Logan's birth in 1826, you will walk through the Mexican War, Logan's early political life, the tumultuous Civil War, Logan's creation of Memorial Day, and his attempts to become Vice President and President of the United States. Smaller exhibits also look at the life of Mary Logan and the post-Civil War lives of Grand Army of the Republic members. Let's Play: Pastimes from the Past March 1-July 14 A traveling exhibit from the Rogers Regional Museum in Arkansas featuring toys and games from the past. This exhibit displays primarily nineteenth century past times. It takes us from the emergence of childhood to the widespread usage of games and sports to create a healthy and moral American populace.
OTHER EVENTS:
Not open to the public Turn of the Century Egypt May 14 During the first day of the Logan Days celebration, the museum will host local sixth grade classes for a day of learning about life in Southern Illinois during the early 1900s. This year's Turn of the century Egypt features Chautauqua performances featuring costumed performers from area schools. Not open to the public Frontier Egypt May 15 The second day of the annual Logan Days celebration will be May 14th when the General John A. Logan Museum hosts seven fourth grade classes for a day of learning about Southern Illinois during the 1850s through games, Chautauqua performances, and hands-on workshops. Not open to the public Civil War Egypt May 16 The third and final section of the Logan Days educational programming is Civil War Egypt. The museum will be host to the town's fifth grade classes for a day of learning about Southern Illinois' role in the Civil War and everyday life in the 1860s. Trivia Night at the Museum May 16 6-10 p.m.
To kick off the public opening of the Logan Days celebration, the museum will be hosting a trivia night. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the evening will end at 10 p.m. You can purchase a ticket at the door or in advance by contacting the museum at 684-3455. The competition will take place between several teams and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Wreath Laying May 17 10 a.m.
The annual Logan Days Wreath Laying will occur in the morning at the Logan statue at the Murphysboro Middle School at 2135 Spruce Street. The public is invited to this somber and reflective ceremony. 3rd Annual Black Jack Logan Tournament at Longfellow Park May 17 1-5 p.m.
Vintage Baseball at its finest! Murphysboro's own Clarkes will face a series of worthy foes in this nineteenth century style baseball tournament. Players will be attired in nineteenth century garb and the audience is welcome to do the same, though it is by no means required. Come out and enjoy the ball games. General and Mrs. Logan's Civil War Grand Ball May 17 6-10 p.m.
Our second annual, the Grand Ball is an evening to match the atmosphere of a Civil War Era ball. Though many attendees do wear period dresses complete with petticoat and hoop skirt or Civil War uniforms, they are not required. Live music and refreshments are provided. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Contact the museum for tickets, drop by, or send a check to our P.O. Box. Supplies are limited. Photo Contest May 18 All Day
Click here photocontest.htm for information on how to enter the photo contest. The annual photo contest invites amateur photographers throughout Southern Illinois to submit photos they have take of local landscapes, festivals, and people. Photos will be on display throughout Logan Days. Ribbons will be awarded on the 18th of May.
COMING THIS SUMMER AND FALL: Rum, Romanism and Rebellion: A History of the 1884 Election
July 20-Nov 24 Rum, Romanism and Rebellion will tell the story of the 1884 presidential election. In history, the 1884 campaigns are known for their nasty attacks and non-stop mudslinging. The museum's curators will tell a story that displays how some of the aspects of Gilded Age Politics worked, with frequent comparisons to the elections of the past 20 years, with special emphasis on the 2008 presidential election
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