Tom Emery will be doing a free public presentation about Lincoln at 2 p.m. at the Dairy Building on Saturday, May 2.  This one-hour program will cover Lincoln’s pre-presidential life, including his early romances, his work as a surveyor and postmaster, first political campaigns and some of his notable friendships.  Other topics will include Lincoln’s law career, how he celebrated Christmas and holiday seasons, and little-known facts about the assassination, as well as a look at Lincoln’s descendants.  The Dairy Building is located at 410 North Erickson Street, Bishop Hill, IL. Sponsored by the BHHA and the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency, call 309 927-3899 or email bhha@mymctc.net for more details about this lecture.