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Jackson Wilford,

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN)-- The Nebraska History Museum hosted a birthday celebration in honor of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln on Saturday.

Volunteers offered attendees a within take a look at the former President's life, with something to eliminate no matter how old you are.

To assist the more youthful audience have an immersive experience, volunteers from Lincoln High School's trainee council established craft stations so kids could decorate beards and hats to resemble Lincoln's remarkable appearance.

Council member Kennedy Bartee said she worked with the museum to organize trainee volunteers for the occasion.

" We we're trying to find volunteer opportunities in the neighborhood," she stated. "I understood some individuals at the museum and I connected."

The students ran the craft booths and a Lincoln-themed Jeopardy tourist attraction.

Student council president Marlana Saalfeld supervised the Jeopardy booth which had differing levels of problem.

" I believe that's actually essential to commemorate him and the accomplishments he's assisted the United States with," she stated.

The 2 council members said the comments a few of the kids made were entertaining.

" It's actually amazing to expose the young kids here," Bartee stated. "One of the little kids didn't even understand he was a President."

The celebrations continued into the afternoon with Civil War reenactors speaking in character about realities of Lincoln's life.

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Tags: abe, Abe Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, birthday, civil war, Jeopardy!, Kennedy Bartee, lincoln, Lincoln High, Marlana Saalfeld, Nebraska History Museum, Student Council, volunteer

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