The New York Historical Society's award-winning "Lincoln and New York" exhibit will be on display at the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse from May 4 to Sept. 17.
The exhibition showcases former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's role in New York and likewise, the city's influence on Lincoln's life.
"The 'Lincoln and New York' exhibition was a popular destination while on view at the New York Historical Society, and we are thrilled by the opportunity to share this work with the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society," said New York Historical Society President and CEO Louise Mirrer in a statement.
"Lincoln's interest in river commerce began as a teenager navigating flatboats and included inventing a device for buoying vessels over shoals, making him the only U.S. president to hold a patent," added Lighthouse Society President Robert Owens. "While he never visited Charlotte's lighthouse, Lincoln would have felt a sense of place at our site astride the Genesee River and its port."
The exhibit looks at the myths and controversies surrounding Lincoln, including New York's influence on the Civil War, the effects of emancipation and how Lincoln evolved from an obscure Illinois politician to a national figure.
Admission to the exhibition is $3 for adults and senior citizens or free for anyone younger than 18, and includes a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse tower. The exhibit will be open Fridays through Mondays from 1-5 p.m.
The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is located at 70 Lighthouse St., in Rochester.
The exhibition showcases former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's role in New York and likewise, the city's influence on Lincoln's life.
"The 'Lincoln and New York' exhibition was a popular destination while on view at the New York Historical Society, and we are thrilled by the opportunity to share this work with the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society," said New York Historical Society President and CEO Louise Mirrer in a statement.
"Lincoln's interest in river commerce began as a teenager navigating flatboats and included inventing a device for buoying vessels over shoals, making him the only U.S. president to hold a patent," added Lighthouse Society President Robert Owens. "While he never visited Charlotte's lighthouse, Lincoln would have felt a sense of place at our site astride the Genesee River and its port."
The exhibit looks at the myths and controversies surrounding Lincoln, including New York's influence on the Civil War, the effects of emancipation and how Lincoln evolved from an obscure Illinois politician to a national figure.
Admission to the exhibition is $3 for adults and senior citizens or free for anyone younger than 18, and includes a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse tower. The exhibit will be open Fridays through Mondays from 1-5 p.m.
The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is located at 70 Lighthouse St., in Rochester.
The New York Historical Society's award-winning "Lincoln and New York" exhibit will be on display at the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse from May 4 to Sept. 17.
The exhibition showcases former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's role in New York and likewise, the city's influence on Lincoln's life.
"The 'Lincoln and New York' exhibition was a popular destination while on view at the New York Historical Society, and we are thrilled by the opportunity to share this work with the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society," said New York Historical Society President and CEO Louise Mirrer in a statement.
"Lincoln's interest in river commerce began as a teenager navigating flatboats and included inventing a device for buoying vessels over shoals, making him the only U.S. president to hold a patent," added Lighthouse Society President Robert Owens. "While he never visited Charlotte's lighthouse, Lincoln would have felt a sense of place at our site astride the Genesee River and its port."
The exhibit looks at the myths and controversies surrounding Lincoln, including New York's influence on the Civil War, the effects of emancipation and how Lincoln evolved from an obscure Illinois politician to a national figure.
Admission to the exhibition is $3 for adults and senior citizens or free for anyone younger than 18, and includes a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse tower. The exhibit will be open Fridays through Mondays from 1-5 p.m.
The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is located at 70 Lighthouse St., in Rochester.
The exhibition showcases former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's role in New York and likewise, the city's influence on Lincoln's life.
"The 'Lincoln and New York' exhibition was a popular destination while on view at the New York Historical Society, and we are thrilled by the opportunity to share this work with the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society," said New York Historical Society President and CEO Louise Mirrer in a statement.
"Lincoln's interest in river commerce began as a teenager navigating flatboats and included inventing a device for buoying vessels over shoals, making him the only U.S. president to hold a patent," added Lighthouse Society President Robert Owens. "While he never visited Charlotte's lighthouse, Lincoln would have felt a sense of place at our site astride the Genesee River and its port."
The exhibit looks at the myths and controversies surrounding Lincoln, including New York's influence on the Civil War, the effects of emancipation and how Lincoln evolved from an obscure Illinois politician to a national figure.
Admission to the exhibition is $3 for adults and senior citizens or free for anyone younger than 18, and includes a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse tower. The exhibit will be open Fridays through Mondays from 1-5 p.m.
The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is located at 70 Lighthouse St., in Rochester.
