The Smithsonian's free online conference covering various aspects of the study of Abraham Lincoln is right around the corner. I blogged about it last December, and finally it is here.
February 4 and 5. Starts at 10am Eastern. I'm Pacific: "Lincoln" is just about the only thing that would get me out of my warm and cozy bed at 7am. Is it even light outside then?!
Here's how the Smithsonian describes the conference:
Throughout the days of February 4 and 5, 2009,
you’ll explore Smithsonian research and collections related to
Lincoln’s life – everything from portraits and diaries to documents and
historical artifacts. Alongside Smithsonian curators, you’ll look at Lincoln’s life and legacy from the perspectives of history, science, and art.
Check out the conference sessions and join us. Looks like just over 100 people have logged in early to introduce themselves. I'm sure there are even more lurkers in the discussion forums.
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