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The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a special event on Saturday, Feb. 9.

The free party, a tradition at the site since 1973, will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Local historian Linda Hanabarger will lead visitors in songs such as “America” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

Kevin Kaegy from the Bond County Historical Society will deliver a presentation at 1:00 p.m. on Lincoln and the Black Hawk War.

Vandalia Statehouse is the oldest surviving capitol building in Illinois. It served as the state capitol from 1836 to 1839. It is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is located at 315 W. Gallatin St., Vandalia, IL 62471. For more information, call the Vandalia Statehouse at 618-283-1161.

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