The Lincoln Depot Museum Board of Directors announced the opening of the museum for the 2025 season on April 5. As the museum begins a new decade in operation, many new programs and events will be announced.
The museum’s exhibit, “New York and Abraham Lincoln: The Indispensable Relationship,” not only shows the impact of Lincoln to Peekskill and the Hudson Valley region but also to New York as a whole. The importance of New York to Lincoln’s success is also highlighted. It is the only such museum in the entire state and has gained national attention and interest.
On Saturday, April 5th in a special program “The Perseverance of Abraham Lincoln,” Lou Del Bianco will perform his adaptation of President Lincoln from Lincoln’s experiences as a child on the prairie, to lawyer, candidate, legislator and wartime President. Del Bianco, an actor, author and historian takes the stage with humor, accounts of historic events and personal anecdotes to trace the incredible perseverance that made Abraham Lincoln one of America’s greatest leaders.
Many Events Planned Throughout the Year
The Lincoln Depot Museum will be featuring a full lineup of events for 2025. The popular monthly program “First Saturdays at the Museum” will return. On the first Saturday of each month throughout the year there will be a variety of historical presentations, some on topics beyond the Civil War era.
Another popular program that will return this year is the “Collectors Corner,” where individuals are invited to display their own collections for a weekend in the museum and are on hand to discuss their items with visitors. These collections are sometimes life-long passions of individuals who are happy to share their experience with our visitors.
Other activities and events will be planned as the season progresses, including films, musical performances and living history demonstrations by civil war reenactors.
“We are looking forward to beginning a new decade of operation,” said Museum President John G. Testa. “After such a successful 10th Anniversary season in 2024, we are energized to bring the level of our organization to new heights. This historic site has become the educational center we all dreamed it would be, and we thank everyone who has supported and assisted us in making the museum such a success,” added Testa.
The museum project was recognized by the American Institute of Architects with their Design Award and named “Best Museum in Westchester” by Westchester Magazine. In 2024 the museum received the NY State Senate Empire Award.
The 2025 season for the Lincoln Depot Museum will run from April 5 to November 23. The museum will be open every Saturday and Sunday, excluding holidays, from 1-4 PM. General Admission is $8.00 for non-residents, $5.00 for seniors, veterans, active military, and children under 12. Peekskill residents enter free of charge. Museum memberships are also available. For further information, visit the museum website at lincolndepotmuseum.org or call 914-402-4318.
