Jed Magee & Lincoln statue on the squareThe Greene County Historical Society invites everyone to a special Sunday program at the museum in Jefferson.

The program will feature the newest, recently donated collection of President Abraham Lincoln memorabilia. Historical Society President Dale Hanaman says having Sunday afternoon programs helps them to reach those who can’t be at their regular Friday monthly programs.

“Many of the people that are connected to the museum on a regular basis are retired so they do have that time. But younger people, children, youth, young adults (and) adults that are still working, this provides an opportunity to connect with the museum.”

Former Jefferson attorney and Iowa District Court judge Jed MaGee donated his lifelong collection and will be the featured speaker. His interest in Lincoln started in seventh grade when his teacher challenged him to find a public figure to research as a way to increase his academic knowledge and it just grew from there. The collection is already on display at the museum.

The program will be at 2pm on Sunday. It is free and open to the public.

 

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