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A Taste of the Lincolns' Favorite Recipes: A Holiday Luncheon

A Taste of the Lincolns' Favorite Recipes: A Holiday Luncheon

Sat

12

Dec

A Taste of the Lincolns' Favorite Recipes: A Holiday Luncheon

Midway Village Museum

Midway Village Museum

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Saturday, December 12

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM


Midway Village Museum

6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL 61107

815-397-9112

Midway Village Museum

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$40.00

A Holiday Luncheon Featuring

A Taste of the Lincolns' Favorite Recipes

Saturday, December 12

Noon to 2 pm

Midway Village Museum

6799 Guilford Road, Rockford

Traditions are very much a part of Christmas, and many Christmas customs of today are traditions dating back to the Victorian-era from 1840 through the turn of the 20th century.

Since the American Civil War took place during this time period of 1861 - 1865, President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln began many trends that are still seen in modern times. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a luncheon of the Lincolns' favorite foods while learning about customs and the origins of the past.

This program will lift your holiday spirit!

Costumed presenters are the award-winning, professional re-enactors

Max and Donna Daniels portraying the President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln.

Cost:

$45 per person

$40 per Museum Members

Purchase reservations online at www.midwayvillage.com, by phone at 815-397-9112 or at the museum's Front Desk.

Reservation deadline is 4 pm Monday, December 7. To make a reservation online click this link:

https://fareharbor.com/.../midwayvillage/items/258816/....

The luncheon consists of the Lincolns' favorite meal of Chicken Fricasse, biscuits,

potatoes and mixed vegetables. Dessert is a slice of Mary's famous Almond Cake

with generous servings of Winter flavored teas.

The Victorian Holiday Traditions presentation follows the luncheon.

Guests and staff will follow all social distancing practices in place at the time of this program. The indoor space is planned for social distance seating for the guests.

Questions? 815-397-9112.

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