South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars Fourth graders at South Shores toured the Abraham Lincoln Museum.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We were greeted by the Lincoln family outside of the White House.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We toured Lincoln’s early life outside and inside the log cabin.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We couldn’t believe how small log cabins were and how dark.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars It was a tight fit getting us all in the cabin.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We were shocked at the slave auction depiction.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We had studied about Lincoln’s store in New Salem…it was cool seeing what it was really like.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars Dating sure was different back then! Here is Abraham and Mary “courting.”

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We saw Generals McClelland and Grant outside the White House!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We saw the Lincoln law office, but why is there ink splattered on the wall?

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars That’s why there is ink on the walls…Lincoln let his sons play!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We learned about Lincoln’s Cabinet, or advisors.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars Lincoln sure had to listen to a lot of people before making decisions!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We learned about ball dresses and Mrs. Lincoln’s dressmaker.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We saw many of the soldier’s uniforms.

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars The War Gallery was fascinating!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We enjoyed the multi-media presentations too!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars We certainly had a great time!

South Shores Fourth Grade Lincoln Scholars Thank you Caterpillar for funding our fun and educational trip!