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Scott
Trostel, nationally recognized Lincoln historian, will be
speaking at the Activity Center on
June 9. Hors d’oeuvres and
refreshments will be available.
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Nationally Recognized
Author to Speak
The Lincoln Inaugural Train...
Abraham Lincoln’s 1,904 mile journey from Illinois, through
southwestern Ohio, to Washington, D.C. for his inauguration is fully
detailed by nationally noted history author, Scott Trostel. Trostel
will be in Greenville on June 9 to speak about the Lincoln Inaugural
train.
Trostel’s book about the Lincoln Funeral Train is an acclaimed and
sought-after book detailing the first national funeral for an
assassinated president. In Trostel’s most recent book about the
inaugural train, he covers the epic journey to Washington with many new
details.
The fascinating story of Abraham Lincoln’s epic journey to Washington
in 1861 features many new details.. Departing from Springfield,
Illinois, millions of supporters of the Union gathered along the
margins of the railroad tracks and packed parade routes at cities in
route. In raw, cold, chilly winds, and rain, millions of people cheered
Lincoln as he passed by traveling to his inauguration as President.
Each chapter covers one day of the journey, reception and proceedings
at each of the eleven planned stops in route. Elaborate preparations
and massive processional displays were conducted at the principal
cities of Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Cleveland,
Buffalo, Albany, New York City, Trenton, Philadelphia and Harrisburg. A
twelfth planned stop at Baltimore, was canceled during a clandestine
security move to avoid an assassination attempt - the third of three
while in route. Citizens seeking a glimpse of the President-elect came
in throngs and filled miles of city streets. Near riots ensued at
several locations in the effort by the masses to see and hear the
President-elect.
The overwhelming response of a nation during this transitional time
stands as a tribute to the courage of one man and the 36 million
citizens during momentous events in one of the most intensely
impressive chapters of American history.
Laced with photos, maps and illustrations this is a revealing story of
the inaugural train passing through endless miles of well-wishers and
the curious. Numerous stops were made, and brief speeches offered.
Citizens demonstrated an overwhelming manifestation of support as
secession started in the southern states and a confederacy was formed.
Trostel will be at in Greenville at 7 p.m. on June 9 to discuss the
inaugural train and his book. The event will be held at the Activity
Center located on the corner of Devor, Wayne and Sycamore Streets in
Greenville.
Trostel’s book will be for sale and he will also personally autograph
all books that are purchased. Tickets cost $3 per person or two people
for $5, and will be available at the door. Hors d’ oeuvres and
refreshments will be included. For further information, please call
(937) 423-2391, (937) 548-1731 or (937) 423-2299.
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