Two hundred years ago this Thursday, President Abraham Lincoln was born, and coast-to-coast celebrations will mark the occasion.
Kentucky will host the U.S. Mint presentation of the redesigned penny -- one of four -- that reflects Lincoln's birth and early childhood in Kentucky.
Hawaii is putting on display a letter Lincoln wrote to King Kamehameha V expressing condolences for the death of the Hawaiian monarch's brother.
In Washington, Ford's Theatre will reopen after an 18-month renovation.
And diners at the Lincoln-Douglas Cafe in Springfield, Ill., can order a $2.12 plate of ham and bones -- just the kind of meal Lincoln ate, the cafe says.
Can't make it to Springfield by Thursday? You can turn your commemoration into a virtual party.
Smithsonian Connections has a list of links to Lincoln, including videos and virtual tours of Smithsonian artifacts (such as his famous stovepipe hat), and maps and stories of his connections to things and places at and around the National Mall in Washington.
Other links modernize Lincoln's memory. With Lincoln's iPod, you can read about and offer suggestions on what music the 16th president would listen to today and songs he has inspired. So far, his playlist includes "Ain't Got No Home" by Woody Guthrie and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by Mahalia Jackson.
A Flickr link brings Lincoln celebrations across the country to you, showcasing photos from recent parades (complete with Lincoln impersonators) in honor of and historical landmarks linked to Lincoln.
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