Lake Rudolph Office Comes Down

The office of Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, which was severely damaged in a fire just after Christmas, was completely demolished on Monday to make room for a brand new office structure. The staff is currently working out of a temporary office trailer and fortunately the fire did not damage any of the campground area.

Here's another view of the demolition of the building, which was the Koch family residence before being converted to the Lake Rudolph office. For the sake of nostalgia, the stones from the home's fire place were salvaged and will be used in a fireplace in the new office building. Check back on the blog for new construction updates!

Lake Rudolph begins daily operations for the season this weekend! Click here to learn more about all the amenities at the campground from the huge Blitzen Bay swimming pool to the free wi-fi and Holiday World shuttle.

Old Tyme Fun at Pioneer Day

More than 200 people turned out Saturday for the Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village Pioneer Day. Also held that day was a special event by the Spencer County Public Library in Rockport which featured a historic walking tour of the downtown area.

Below is a photo recap of some of the day's activities enjoyed by young and old alike. If you missed this one, another Pioneer Days event will be held at the Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village October 3, so mark your calendar now!



You'll also find a complete list of our Lincoln Bicentennial activities at www.ThinkLincoln.org or on our Facebook Group: Lincoln's Indiana Home - Spencer County Fans!

Spring Stars at the Living Historical Farm

With baby chicks, baby lambs and a new born calf heading the line up at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Living Historical Farm this spring season is sure to be a hit with all the school groups scheduled to visit.

Here's a slideshow of all the new additions at the farm this spring. Enjoy!

Are you pinching pennies??

If you're looking to save money on your vacation to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari or to visit our Abraham Lincoln sites, you'll want to check out all the coupons and discounts at www.LincolnPennyPincher.com!

We started airing radio commercials this week on 93.1WIBC and 1070 The FAN in Indianapolis. You can click on this link to hear the ad yourself! LincolnPennyPincher.mp3

Keep listening because in a couple weeks the station will start the Honest Abe Contest brought to you by Lincoln Penny Pincher.com! We'll be giving away tickets to Lincoln Amphitheatre and two getaway packages to Spencer County!

Lincoln Funeral Tribute Photos

A tribute to Abraham Lincoln, who lived in Spencer County from age 7 to 21, was held today at the Spencer County Courthouse in Rockport, Ind., 144 years to the day after his assassination. A replica of his casket was on display throughout the day as people came to pay their respects.

If you look carefully in this photo taken just this morning, you'll see some white streaks......SNOW! In April! I'm afraid the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus have had some sort of misunderstanding!!

Lincoln Funeral Tribute Event April 14

A detailed replica of Abraham Lincoln's casket will be on display Tuesday, April 14, at the Spencer County, Ind. Courthouse in Rockport, 144 years to the day after our 16th president's assassination.

This is the latest in a series of special events to commemorate 2009 at the bicentennial anniversary of Lincoln's birth in his boyhood home of Spencer County, Ind., where he lived from age 7 to 21.

Several community organizations will take part in a wreath laying ceremony to start off the Lincoln Funeral Tribute on April 14 at noon, CDT. At 6 p.m. a short film entitled Faces of Lincoln will be shown in the courthouse auditorium.

The replica casket will remain on exhibit for the public to view until midnight. As Lincoln's body traveled via train from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, Ill., for burial it was displayed at many places into the early morning hours to accommodate the huge numbers of mourners who lined up to pay tribute to their president. Authentic down to the smallest details, this replica is circulated around the United States by the Batesville Casket Company of Indiana. President Lincoln's casket was the most elaborate of its time, constructed of solid walnut and completely covered in expensive black cloth. It was 6 feet, 6 inches long and was decorated with sterling silver handles and sterling silver studs extending the entire length of its sides.

People are urged to come to this event dressed in 1800's period clothing, although it is not required. Groups of individuals wishing to provide a wreath for the ceremony should call 812-489-0365.

Holiday World Begins Feeding Families Food Drive

This summer if you bring a canned food donation to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari to help a needy family, in return they'll help feed your own family.

During the months of May and June every ticket holder who donates at least two cans of food will receive $5 in Holibucks to spend in the park that day. You can use the Holibucks to at any of the park's restaurants, food booths, gift shops or game booths.

The goal of the Feeding families Food Drive is to collect 200,000 cans! They will go to four different food pantries in Indianapolis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville. Items needed include shelf stable meals, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna or chicken.

For complete details visit www.HolidayWorld.Com/Give