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.
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