Central Illinois schools can tour Lincoln museum with grants

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Schools in in five Illinois central counties can apply for funding to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum starting, officials said.

The deadline to apply for financial assistance covering transportation costs and admission fees is Jan. 31, museum officials said.

Students in grades 4-12 can use funds to visit the Springfield museum between March 23 and June 30. Students in Coles, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie and Piatt counties are eligible.

The money comes from the John Ullrich Foundation, which was established 30 years ago. He was a Decatur businessman and landowner during Lincoln's time.

The students will be able to see the library permanent exhibits and theater presentations about the 16th president's life, along with the special exhibit called 'œSpies, Traitors, and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America.'ť