State Senator Ron Jelinek opened Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America at the North Berrien Historical Museum on Friday, April 3, 2009. He spoke of the importance of Lincoln's self-made values in these current economic times. He was then followed by Conor Rockhill, winner of the Michigan State Seventh Grade American History Essay Competition.
The exhibit opening was a great success welcoming over 100 guests from throughout the region. The exhibit remains on view to the public through May 1. Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
