Where’s Old Abe?

You see Abraham Lincoln every day! Make a game of it.


What you need:

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Friends

  • Hold a contest with your friends--see how many times a week you can spot Abraham Lincoln's name or image. You might be surprised how often he appears. A 50-foot statue of Lincoln peers over a summit in Wyoming; a dignified statue greets Londoners on their daily commute. He shows up in poems, plays, books and movies. Lincoln even appeared on an episode of Star Trek! Look for statues, ads and street signs. Keep a list and compare notes. Make a stovepipe hat for the winner. 

    Need some clues? Here are some places to spot Old Abe:

     

  • On a coin and a bill
  • A city in Nebraska
  • A financial company
  • A car
  • Toys
  • A U.S. highway
  • In movies
  • Carved into a mountain
     
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