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Forest Park's Zoo in Springfield, MA is an ideal place for families with young children to visit.

The Heartland - Illinois' Salute to Agriculture is the theme of the State Fair in Springfield, August 8 - 17, 2008. See the best of America's Heartland.

Springfield IL offers many glimpses into the life of our sixteenth president. What a great way to celebrate his birthday by visiting a few.

Abraham Lincoln spent 24 years in Springfield, Illinois. Visitors can trace his life here at key historic sites in 2009, the 200th anniversary of his birth.

It is said that opposites attract. This is the case with the volatile relationship between Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Together, the Lincolns formed a fascinating pair.

The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (Springfield, MA), a tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, features interpretations of his well-known and loved characters.

While Abraham Lincoln's death showed the divisions in the U.S., his burial showed the division among his own supporters.

The Union defeat in the hard fought Battle of Wilson's Creek prevented them from driving the Southern forces out of Missouri in 1861.

A launch pad for tracing Quaker ancestors is the Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy. Here are tips for locating and using it.

Guiding Light, television's longest running drama and longest soap opera in production has been cancelled. The final show will air September 18, 2009.

The life of Abraham Lincoln is virtually unparalleled. The following is an overview of the life of one of history's most famous figures.

In 1834, 25-year-old Abe Lincoln traveled to Vandalia, Illinois. Here, he was elected to the state legislature. This was the beginning of a legendary political career.

Mickey Vernon died on September 24,2008, at the age of ninety after suffering a stroke. He was a star for the Washington Senators from 1939 to 1960.

The History Channel commemorates the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial with Give a Lincoln for Lincoln with National Park Service and National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Madame Sherri swept into New England without notice and kept the natives enthralled by her mystery for many years to come.

Vachel Lindsay was born November 10, 1879, in Springfield, Illinois.

President Abraham Lincoln's remains have been moved seventeen times and his casket has been opened five times. There was also a plot to steal his corpse.

It was formed as the Hendee Manufacturing Company in 1901 to manufacture Indian-brand motorcycles, but it didn't become the Indian Motocycle Company until 1928.

After Bull Run, the focus of operations turned to securing the west, particularly Missouri, while McClellan trained the soon-to-be famous Army of the Potomac.

There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.

Community-minded people who want to become more involved in their neighborhood can do so within a short period of time by starting on the ground level.

The Autism Asperger Publishing Company (AAPC) is hosting an autism conference on October 10-11, 2009 in Kansas City, MO and on November 17, 2009 in Springfield, MA.

There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.

Visitors to Lane County enjoy its outdoor activities from the beaches to the mountains, and the rivers and lakes found in this expansive, diverse area of Oregon.

The Simpsons Movie is gleefully formulaic, and still very funny. 8/10.

Check out a demo of Electronic Arts' The Simpsons Game, which comes to your Xbox LIVE or Playstation Home on October 30th.

The Simpsons Movie site is up and active (well, mostly).

America grew as new settlements were established. Most often the expansion was for economical reasons. All was regulated by British rule.

The year round sunshine and exceptional weather in Hua Hin means that golf courses have multiplied to satisfy the demands of tourists, retirees, and Bangkok golfers.

In which we review the new CD This is Somewhere by Vermont-based band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. This chick can rock!

It was 40 years ago today. Everyone remembers Woodstock, but the1967 Monterey International Pop Festival was the model for all the rock festivals that followed.

According to a statistical analysis, The Beatles have ended well ahead of The Rolling Stones to claim the unofficial title of Most Influential Rock Act of All Time.

Riders and sliders at this Green Mountain resort have a choice of discount deals and Okemo's fresh natural snow, top snow making and grooming make conditions perfect.

Skiing, riding and family-friendly snowsports with a big mountain feel, are within day-trip reach of Hartford, Worcester and Springfield, right off Interstate 91.

What happens to pets when their owner dies or becomes disabled? Many pet owners remember their dogs and cats during estate planning.

Designed for low-cost training, these rounds have always been in the background of Police and Military use.

Fox announces the guest voices for The Simpson's 18th season. New season starts September 10.

One of the most persistent legends surrounding the death of President Abraham Lincoln is the annual appearance of Lincoln's "Ghost Train."

Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary, is often maligned by historians and the general public. The truth of the matter is that she was a complicated, misunderstood woman.

General George S. Patton famously referred to the M1 Garand rifle as the "Greatest battle implement ever devised".

Following a breakup with fiancee Mary Todd, a depressed Abraham Lincoln traveled to his native Kentucky. This would prove to be a pivotal time for the future president.

The personal collections of 16 Magazine's former editorial directors, Danny Fields and Randi Reisfeld, go on the auction block this Sunday, September 27.

Where can one experience a Mardi Gras Parade, swing on a midway ride, and catch a James Bond Exhibit? At The Big E, in West Springfield, that's where.

A recent exercise conducted by this writer using Top 500 Charts from 40 websites worldwide finds Stairway To Heaven to be the Greatest Song of All Time.

Long a practice of Warsaw Pact Soviet Battle doctrine, the US Army undertook development of a Squad Designated Marksmen program in the early 21st Century.

From Michael Jackson to Prince to Madonna, here are the top 10 songs that encapsulated the frivolous materialism and spectacle of the 1980s.

Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas' debate on October 15, 1858, drew an estimated crowd of 6,000 in front of Alton's new City Hall.

Barack Obama is famous for his speeches which have have electrified audiences everywhere, helping him win the 2008 election. Here are extracts from his campaign speeches.

More recently famous as home to Edgar Lee Masters and his semi-biographical "Spoon River Anthology," Lewistown, Illinois, is also home to the Dickson Mounds Museum.

Before his wildly successful Scream series, Wes Craven's wicked imagination dreamt up and unleashed A Nightmare on Elm Street, one of the best horror films of all time.