Abe Lincoln show, Civil War re-enactment this weekend at Spring Mill

Spring Mill State Park will host an Abraham Lincoln show and a Civil War re-enactment at its Pioneer Village this weekend, Feb. 17-18.

Events happen both days. The village will be open to guests from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 12:45 p.m. EST, Danny Russel will perform “Abraham Lincoln, A Hoosier Hero” in the grist mill.

The one-man show focuses on Lincoln’s years in Indiana, when he lost his mother and sister, taught himself to read, and learned lessons that would shape the rest of his life.

At 1:50 p.m. EST, guests wanting to watch a re-enacted tactical battle for the village will be directed to viewing areas for the 2 p.m. program. Before and after the event, guests will be welcome to tour the village and visit with the re-enactors.

Park admission is $7 per vehicle for in-state residents and $9 per vehicle for out-of-state residents.

Spring Mill State Park (on.IN.gov/springmill) is at 3333 Indiana 60 East near Mitchell.