Zion Lutheran Students Visit Lincoln Sites

Field trip caps off Illinois history unit for fifth and sixth graders.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Students from Zion Lutheran School in Staunton, Illinois recently took a field trip to Springfield to visit the Lincoln Museum and Lincoln Tomb after completing a unit on Illinois history in their social studies classes.

Why it matters

The field trip provided an opportunity for the students to bring their classroom learning to life by visiting historic sites related to Abraham Lincoln, who is one of the most important figures in Illinois and American history.

The details

The fifth and sixth grade students spent the day touring the Lincoln Museum, which features exhibits on Lincoln's life and presidency, as well as visiting his tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The field trip was organized by the school's social studies teachers to complement the students' studies of Illinois history.

  • The field trip took place on February 18, 2026.

The players

Zion Lutheran School

A private Lutheran school located in Staunton, Illinois that serves students from preschool through 8th grade.

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The takeaway

The Lincoln field trip allowed the Zion Lutheran students to deepen their understanding of Illinois history and the legacy of one of the state's most famous residents, Abraham Lincoln, through hands-on learning at historic sites.