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Although he lived in nearby Springfield, Illinois, debated Stephen Douglas in Alton, Illinois and gave a rousing campaign speech from a balcony in Belleville, Illinois, there is no record of President Abraham Lincoln ever visiting St. Louis' western Mississippi River shores -- until now.

The Saint Louis University Museum of Art brings The Lincoln Legacy to life in a new exhibition of photographs, documents, manuscripts and much more associated with the great emancipator's presidential years.

One of the exhibit's must-see artifacts is a rare copy of the 13th Amendment, which banned slavery, signed by the President and 36 members of the Senate.

Pay your respects to Mr. Lincoln from now through December 17. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and admission is free.

True Lincoln buffs will want to combine this exhibit with an easy day trip to the new Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois, using St. Louis as your home base.