British Columbians invited to share Abraham Lincoln connections
Lincoln’s legacy is felt in B.C., too.
British Columbians are being invited to share their personal stories or connections related to the legacy of former U.S. president Abraham Lincoln.
In 1865, there was widespread grief in B.C. at the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. On the 150th anniversary of his death, British Columbians are asked to participate in the international commemoration of his life and legacy.
Sam Sullivan, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek, is engaging with British Columbians to consider and share their stories about Abraham Lincoln. In particular, Sullivan invites submissions from those whose heritage is linked with the legacy he created.
Submissions to the Province’s Abraham Lincoln Legacy engagement website will inform a letter for the Abraham Lincoln online exhibit marking the anniversary of Lincoln’s death.
In the fall of 2014, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum asked Premier Christy Clark to prepare a letter that reflects on the meaning of Abraham Lincoln and his legacy to British Columbians. To ensure the letter is truly reflective of British Columbia’s unique perspective, the Abraham Lincoln Legacy website is an engagement opportunity for all British Columbians to collaborate and share their stories.
Sullivan will be talking with British Columbians and collecting their comments and stories throughout February, which is also Black History month.
Submissions will be accepted until end of day on Feb. 28, 2015.
ArmchairMayor.ca 
last year (2013) I had the opportunity to visit Washington DC- see Lincoln’s memorial, the theatre where he was shot and partially follow the route James Booth followed before his capture. I also visited Gettysburg, saw where he stayed and where his famous address occurred . As a Canadian Lincoln has probably had more influence on our history than any other American president.His values were very much in synch with ours
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