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The
National Eagle Center and Abe Lincoln to unveil
Civil War Eagle Exhibit 4th of July Weekend
Veterans and Active Military Free
The National Eagle Center in
Wabasha, MN, is pleased to announce the opening of “Old Abe: The
Civil War Eagle.” An historic tribute to one of America’s most
famous birds, the new exhibit will be open to the public on July
4th.
 To
christen the celebration, “Abe Lincoln” will be present at the
Center on July 5 and 6. The 16th President unveiled is Lance Mack,
a Lincoln historian with a stunning likeness to the iconic
president. With his natural black beard, identical frame (6’5”,
180 lbs.) and meticulously replicated attire, Mack easily assumes
character and will tell the story of the majestic eagle that
inspired Wisconsin’s 8th infantry as “Old Abe” accompanied them
into battle.
Rescued from a fallen nest by Chief Sky, a member of the Flambeau
tribe near Eau Claire, WI, Old Abe’s journey to becoming an
enlisted volunteer of the WI 8th Infantry and then a national
celebrity is fascinating.
In addition to his tour in
the military, the stories of his life reveal much about the
diverse cultural significance of eagles.
The National Eagle Center recognizes the sacrifices made by
soldiers of yesterday and today by extending free admission this
weekend and anytime to Veterans and active military. The Center is
open daily from 10am to 5pm with extended hours Friday through
Sunday from 9am to 6pm.
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2009 Annual Golden Eagle
Survey Results
The results of the 2009 Annual Wintering Golden Eagle Survey of the Bluffs and
Coulee Region of the Upper Mississippi River Watershed has been completed
and the results are fantastic!
View the Golden Eagle Counts
here.
Welcome
to the
National Eagle Center
The Mississippi River at Wabasha
is a favorite over wintering area for hundreds of bald eagles, as well
as home to countless year-round resident eagles.
Come share with us the beauty of this great raptor by visiting the
National Eagle Center. We are located in Wabasha, Minnesota just a short
drive from the Twin Cities, Rochester, Winona, Lacrosse and Eau Claire,
Wisconsin.
Our river deck is open 24/7 for eagle observation, and our center is
open Daily 10am - 5pm.
Meet our live education eagles in
our cage-free viewing area, ask our staff about eagles, take in an eagle
feeding program, and shoot all the photos you like. more...
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Golden Eagle
Satellite Tracking Project
Click on the image below to see the
route taken by the Golden Eagle we're tracking:
Photo Competition Photos contest winners for the National Eagle Center's
photo contest and official 2010 calendar were chosen recently View the winning photographs
here.
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