Film Premiere: From Courtroom to Capital
The public is invited to the premier of the new short film highlighting the people, places, and events on the 8th Judicial Circuit that prepared Abraham Lincoln for the national stage.
The film "From Courtroom to Capital: Lincoln’s Path to the Presidency" will be shown on Thursday, November 6, 2025 starting at 7 pm. At 7:30, the film will be follwed by a panel discussion with historians Sam Wheeler, John Lupton, Guy Fraker, and Kevin Christensen. The evening will end with a social hour with light refreshments.
The event will be hosted at The Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South Sixth Street in downtown Springfield, Illinois
There is no charge for the event, but attendees will need to reserve their attendance at the link below.
https://illinoistimestix.com/events/from-courtroom-to-capital-lincolns-path-to-the-presidency-11-6-2025
Event Information
When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Location: Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South Sixth Street Springfield, Illinois 62701
Website: https://www.lookingforlincoln.org
Suggested Donation: FREE
Organizer: Looking for Lincoln