Lincoln Douglass Debates,

Reunion Tour Comes to Alton, Illinois

October 17-19, 2008

We’re uncertain of the weather in 1858, but the weather was exceptional for the weekend of the last debate re-enactment on the last leg of a tour that started in Springfield, Illinois in April 2008. Abraham Lincoln portrayed by George Buss. Steven Douglas was portrayed by Tim Connors gave memorable and personable performances in Alton Square as they “campaigned” for the Illinois Senate seat. The tour was sponsored by the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition and the Lincoln Douglas Society. The script was excellently written by Ed Finch who moderated the debate and also portrayed officer Silas Terry. See amateur video clips taken by L. Jackson. The event was attended by Steve Edison, Linda Van Reed and Lynne Jackson.