Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum News


	For Immediate Release: January 17, 2007	Contact: Jill Burwitz (217) 558-8970 office (217) 299-6165 cell
	Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum launches young Abe look-a-like contest Contest open to infants through 18 years Springfield, Ill. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) announced today a young Abe look-a-like contest for boys and girls ages infant to 18 years. The contest will be held Feb. 10, at 11:00 a.m. in Union Theater, located inside the Museum. The contest is part of the Lincoln birthday weekend events at the ALPLM. Judging will be based on a young Abraham Lincoln; what he may have looked liked between the ages of infant though 18 years — long before top hats and the presidency. Contestants will be admitted to the museum free the day of the contest. Guests accompanying contestants may purchase tickets upon arrival. Registration is not required, however, contestants are asked to present themselves at Union Theater at 10:45 a.m. the morning of the contest. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges, including Illinois State Historian Thomas F. Schwartz. The judging categories are: Infants to 2 years Toddlers 3-5 years Children 6-12 years Juniors 13-18 years All prizes are donated by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Store. The grand prize, a $75 Museum Store gift certificate, will be awarded to the best overall contestant. For more information about the contest, call 217-558-9016. ###