In this post, I highlight one of the Museum's special permanent exhibits: Presidential Funerals...and my favorite part of the exhibit was the Abraham Lincoln-related displays!
Indeed, the Museum has one of only three scale replicas of the Lincoln Funeral Train crafted by the incomparable Dr. Wayne Wesolowski. You can learn about his funeral train replica project at "Abraham Lincoln Online" here and by reading his booklet, The Lincoln Train is Coming, which describes Lincoln's funeral arrangements and the trip from Washington to Springfield.
Below are photos of:
The Lincoln Funeral Train Model
Lincoln Lying in State
The Presidential Funerals Wing
The Hearse Used for the Funerals of Presidents Ford and Reagan
Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers Display
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