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I thought about the struggles and strengths of our 16th
president, these events were not simple. They were
complex. Our country was divided by the Civil War.
Many brave men lost their lives. This deeply saddened
President Lincoln. The poem ‘Mortality’ mirrored this
sadness, and I hope this composition also mirrors how
President Lincoln felt."
Keller then introduced Garretson and said that he
and Nicole Ker and Derrick Spiker would play the
composition for the audience.
After the music, Keller wrapped up by saying that he
felt the Lincoln Heritage Museum was one of the best
museums he has ever seen. He admitted he might be
biased but added a quote from a recent conversation
with Bill Hoagland of Main Street Lincoln, who told
him: “You could take this museum and put it in a big
city, and it would still be one of the best museums in
that city.”
Keller said: “I appreciate that support, and it is nice
to know that we are not the only ones with our rose-
colored glasses; that other people feel the same way.”
When Keller had finished speaking, Andi Hake of the
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce came
forward. The guest speakers, college board members,
city and county officials, chamber members, Bomke,
Blackburn, Keller, and Moseley were all part of the
official ribbon-cut.
Hake offered a few comments congratulating the
college on this massive achievement and also
noting the benefit this new attraction would have
economically for the city and county.
After the ribbon-cut, guests were invited inside for
refreshments and, of course, the first look at the new
museum.
Nila Smith
