Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Lincoln Pilgrimage 2019

The troop will be attending the Lincoln Pilgrimage in Springfield, Illinois the last weekend in April. This will be a large event attracting units from a multi-state area. Rich with history, this will be an opportunity to work toward the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge with counselor Jay Thomas.
[T270 should also use this link to register]





There are different packages offered. We've selected the Lincoln's Legacy package with the Heritage Trail option. Here is some information from their flier.
Package Includes (adult or youth must be specified when ordering): 
• Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program & March
• Presidential Museum Quest (Adult package does not include museum quest patch) 
• Presidential Museum Admission (Adults may not use youth vouchers.) 
• 2 Nights Camping at Camp Illinek
• Collector’s Cap (first 1,000 of total packages) 
• Heritage Trail

We would have left sometime in the morning that Friday. But since school is recovering a snow day, we'll just take half of it and leave at noon. Scouts will cook suppers and breakfasts. They'll assemble sack lunches from troop provisions for Saturday and Sunday.

Who:  Troop 2000 Scouts and incoming Webelos and parents/leaders
When:  April 26-28, 2019. Departure for the trip will require getting out of school early to leave at noon
Cost:  $86 for scouts and $36 for adults. The cost includes all meals and the pilgrimage package. No refunds after deadline unless a scout takes your place.
Deadline to Register: March 24th
What to Bring:   Bring clothes for camping and hiking appropriate for the weather. Bring a water bottle. Bring rain gear. Bring cash for snacks and souvenirs.
To Register:  Click on the link below

https://tinyurl.com/T2K-Lincoln-2019

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