Lincoln Birthday Commemoration
2024 Lincoln Birthday Events
In Washington, DC
Itinerary and Registration Form
February 11-12, (Sunday/Monday) 2024
Banquet in celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s 215th Birthday.
Your hosts: The District of Columbia Commandery, Military Order of the Loyal Legion
and Dames of the Loyal Legion
Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial sponsored by the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee
We invite you to register early!
HOTEL RESERVATIONS –SHERATON SUITES OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA
801 N. Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Block room rate details
Start Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
End Date: Monday, February 12, 2024
Last Day to Book: Saturday, January 20, 2024
Book your group rate for Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Feb2024
Or call: 1(888)236-2427 and give code: MO3217 - MOLLUS 2024 Feb2024
Rooms available: King Bed or 2 double beds (all are mini suites) $149 + tax per night. Complementary shuttle to National Airport and the Airport Metro. Parking is available for a fee at the hotel.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Activities in Washington, D.C.
Tour of Ford’s Theater & Museum: For those interested, we have purchased 15 tickets for a visit to Ford’s Theater on Sunday February 11, at 11:00 am. The visit includes the museum, a Ranger talk (theater) and the Petersen House. Tickets are $3.50 each. Please contact Laurie Moore if you are interested: moore.laurie@gmail.com. First-come, first served. Tickets on the website are selling quickly.
Following the theater visit, we plan to have lunch nearby and tour the National Portrait Gallery to view a full-length portrait of Abraham Lincoln painted from life in 1865, plus other Lincoln & Presidential portraits. No charge.
The Sheraton Suites hotel provides a free shuttle to Washington Metro, or guests may use Uber, Lyft, or taxis.
Lincoln Birthday Dinner
Ballroom at Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
(Black Tie, Business Suit, or Uniform with decorations for Gentlemen; evening wear for Ladies)
Cost is $110.00 per person inclusive of tax & tips.
6:30 pm - Reception (Cash bar at hotel bar off Sheraton Suites lobby)
7:30 pm - Patriotic Opening in Ballroom with Military Color Guard
Dinner follows with wine for toasts
Speaker: Nancy Bradeen Spannaus on her new book Defeating Slavery: Hamilton's American System Showed the Way, focusing on Abraham Lincoln as a Hamiltonian
Monday, February 12, 2024
Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial
in Celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
Arrive at Lincoln Memorial by 10:30 am, program starts at 10:45 am with Musical Prelude.
Presentation of the James A. Simmons History Scholarship Award
to an outstanding undergraduate student at Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee.
Wreath laying by government officials, distinguished guests, and hereditary and patriotic societies.
Military Brass Quintet & Color Guard
NOTE: Parking is limited near the Memorial. Attendees should plan on using taxis, Uber, Lyft or leaving extra time to find parking near the Memorial.
Lincoln Birthday National
Commemorative Committee Luncheon
Monday, February 12, 2024
COST: $55.00 per person inclusive of tax & tips.
12:30 pm – LUNCHEON: (Plated lunch, desert, and hot and cold beverages)
PLACE: Sheraton Suites Alexandria Old Town, 801 N. St. Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA
In person meeting of LBNCC to follow.