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The Baltimore Plot

The Mission to Save President-Elect, Abraham Lincoln

2025-02-05 19:00:00 2025-02-05 20:00:00 America/New_York The Baltimore Plot In February of 1861, Abraham Lincoln began his whistle-stop train ride to Washington. Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Wednesday, February 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-05 19:00:00 2025-02-05 20:00:00 America/New_York The Baltimore Plot In February of 1861, Abraham Lincoln began his whistle-stop train ride to Washington. Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

In February of 1861, Abraham Lincoln began his whistle-stop train ride to Washington.

Along the way in different cities and at train stops, the President-elect made speeches to those wanting to get a glimpse of their soon to be inaugurated president. However, there was a devious plot to kill Lincoln in Baltimore before he even took the oath of office. Assisted by detective Allan Pinkerton, this story is a race to get through Baltimore safely and on to Washington. Registration is required. Open to all.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Workshops |

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Huntington Public Library Main Building

Phone: 631-427-5165

Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Main is located in the heart of Huntington Village, on the corner of Prospect Street and Main Street. The Main has a large auditorium and two smaller meeting rooms, one room for Children's programs and a conference room. There is also a Local History room located on the second floor and an Art Gallery located on the lower level.

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