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Civil War Museum Exhibit: Stephen A. Douglas: From the Shadow of Lincoln

September 24, 2011 - March 18, 2012

(262) 653-4141

Hours:

Open Sun.-Mon. 12 to 5 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays September-February.

This exhibit uses items from private collector George Buss to showcase Lincoln's political rival and show how, during Douglas' lifetime, he was the more popular of the two men. Douglas, a powerful politician and controversial legislator, is depicted through paintings, lithographs, sculptures, personal artifacts, campaign posters and cartoons.