New Salem Lincoln League News - The Prairie Picayune

New Salem Lincoln League News - The Prairie Picayune The newsletter for the New Salem Lincoln League. The Prairie Picayune is the newsletter of the not-for-profit New Salem Lincoln League.

The League, a registered 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to supporting this special place where Lincoln came as a simple farm boy and left as a fledgling lawyer on his way to the White House! Information about upcoming events and other happenings at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site can be found on our page. All funds raised thru this site go directly to the New Salem Lincoln Lea

gue, a registered 501(c)3 organization. All moneys raised are administered by the NSLL and used at Lincoln's New Salem. We can also be reached at New Salem Lincoln League, PO Box 272
Petersburg, IL 62675

His experience on the rivers was not limited to his New Salem years, but he unquestionably benefited from the Sangamon.
05/22/2026

His experience on the rivers was not limited to his New Salem years, but he unquestionably benefited from the Sangamon.

Another of New Salem’s gems.
05/21/2026

Another of New Salem’s gems.

Theatre in the Park in Petersburg has another unique and exciting season planned for summer. Here’s a glimpse into what’s in store, starting with "I Remember Mama," opening today.

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05/07/2026
05/04/2026

New Salem and the Newcomer
Historian Gienapp wrote of New Salem: “The unpretentious newcomer named Abraham Lincoln quickly became an integral member of the community. Familiar with the cooperative work patterns of frontier society, where neighbors regularly supported each other, Lincoln eagerly took part in these communal activities.”

Note: He moved to New Salem in April 1831

04/26/2026
Springing into action!
04/25/2026

Springing into action!

It’s a great weekend to visit Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site!

Scouts from all over the Midwest are converging on the site and our campground to kickoff the annual Lincoln Pilgrimage - AND - we are having a Militia Muster as well.

The schedule of events for the militia is posted below! We will also have a Church Service in the Historic Village at 10AM on Sunday morning.

Come on out and learn about Abraham Lincoln and the 1830s this weekend!

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PO Box 272
Petersburg, IL
62675

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