The History of Abraham Lincoln’s Grandchildren in Iowa Hills Bank in Washington (2481 Hwy 92 E) Wednesday, May 16, 1:00 p.m.
In the fall of 1868, Miss Mary Harlan, daughter of Senator and Mrs. James Harlan of Iowa, was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Todd Lincoln, eldest son of the former President Abraham and his wife, Mary Lincoln. The family made their home in Chicago but Mary Harlan Lincoln loved bringing her children to their maternal grandparents’ home in Mt. Pleasant. The three children, two girls and a boy, were the only grandchildren of both the Harlans and the Lincolns. The children enjoyed the freedom afforded by the Henry County town during lazy summer days and throughout the year. Join speaker Paul Juhl as he recollects the lives and experiences of Lincoln’s grandchildren through stories and photographs. Light refreshments will be served. Register with a Friends Club representative at 319-863-7805 or Elaine_Moore@HillsBank.com.
Tour the Historic Brown Street Inn Brown Street Inn (430 Brown St, Iowa City) Thursday, May 17, 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of casual elegance at Iowa City’s historic Brown Street Inn. This 1913 Gambrel Cottage Style Mansion is on a quiet street in the Brown Street Historical District. Innkeepers Mark Ruggeberg and Bob Brooks will welcome you into their
home for a tour of the Inn’s six elegant rooms. Learn interesting historical details of 430 Brown Street’s previous owners, including: The William Raymond Family, dean of college of engineering; The Nathaniel Alcock Family, Professor and Head
of Urology; The Norman Schaffer Family, President of First National Bank; The Walter Kirkendall Family, Professor of U of I College of Medicine; and the Reaves and Ilene Holbrook Family. You won’t want to miss exploring this beautiful home along with the opportunity to share conversation in the library, dining, and living rooms with other guests while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and wine. If the weather permits,
sit and relax on the beautiful and spacious pillared porch. Be sure to allow ample time for on-street parking, which will be available close to the Inn. Space is limited. Register with a Friends Club representative at 319-688-4701 or Deb_Schaffer@HillsBank.com. Stairs and standing required.
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