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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.
 
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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