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February 19, 2009 Carson City, Nevada. The Nevada State Museum celebrates the 200th birthday of the nations 16th President by hosting the presentation, “Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address: The Role of The Pony Express in Moving the Message West in 1861.” The lecture will be presented by Bob Nylen, curator of history on Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. “Due to the political importance of Lincoln’s message to the nation, the Pony Express riders set an amazing record for transporting Lincoln’s historic speech across the country in seven days and 17 hours,” said Nylen. “One of the most exciting rides associated with this run took place here in Nevada by the famous Pony Express rider Bob Haslam.” Haslam also set a record for the fasten run ever made by a Pony Express rider during its short history from 1860 to 1861. This presentation is the Nevada State Museum’s way of participating in a nationwide celebration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. In addition, Bob Nylen will show images from the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration events he attended on February 12, 2009 in Washington D.C. to honor the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Those in attendance will also be able to purchase the recently released, special commemorative Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial publication. The price is $10 with proceeds going to the Nevada State Museum and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Nylen’s program is sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. To learn more about the commission visit www.lincolnbicentennial.gov. This program is part of the museum’s Frances Humphrey lecture series. Regular admission fees apply. Now is a great time to become a museum member and enjoy free admission throughout the year. For more information, contact Deborah Stevenson, Curator of Education at 775/687-4810 ext. 237 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Nevada State Museum actively engages people in understanding and celebrating Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage. The museum collects, preserves, and presents this heritage through exhibits, educational programs, and publications. Exhibits highlight the state’s geology, history, a replica walk-through mine and ghost town. The museum is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Please use the Robinson Street (south) entrance. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for children under 18. For information, call (775) 687-4810. The Nevada State Museum is one of seven managed by the state Division of Museums and History, an agency of the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs. The Department serves Nevada’s citizens and visitors through cultural and information management, presentation and promotion of cultural resources, and education. The Department also includes the State Office of Historic Preservation, Nevada State Library and Archives and the Nevada Arts Council. For more information, please call Teresa Moiola at (775) 687-8323 or visit the department’s website at www.NevadaCulture.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |