Rare Abraham Lincoln Artifacts on Display

On April 27th 1865–159 years ago this month–Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train, traveling from Washington DC to Springfield IL, stopped in Buffalo. It arrived at Exchange Station at 7 am. The slain President’s body, in its open casket, was transported to St. James Hall in a raised bier drawn by 6 white horses dressed in black. Throughout the day 80,000 to 100,00 mourners filed passed the casket until the doors were closed at 8 o’clock that evening.

The Buffalo Presidential Center honors this historic anniversary with a display of fascinating artifacts and the story of Lincoln’s Buffalo funeral.  Don’t miss this moving and educational exhibition.