Abraham Lincoln visited Meriden in 1860. This weekend, a re-creation of that time using his own words will be performed in the event tent on Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m. at Hubbard Park, Meriden,
The Meriden Historical Society will also display an exhibit consisting of newspaper articles, images of the President, artifacts and other Lincoln memorabilia. Howard Wright, dressed in period attire and speaking with an authentic Kentucky accent, portrays Lincoln.
Events on Saturday include fishing derby at Mirror Lake and a daffodil tag sale. There is no admission to Hubbard Park.
The derby starts at 10 a.m., open to anyone age 15 and younger. Children are encouraged to bring their own rods or use the rods (a limited number of rods will be available for use). Live bait will be available.
Prizes will be given for heaviest fish and the longest fish. All participants will have the opportunity to win raffle prizes at the conclusion of the derby.
Also going on in the park is a boxing event presented by Beat the Street Community Center, Inc. Admission is $15; students, $7, and children age 6 and younger, free. For more information on the boxing call (203) 686-1639 or email beattsccinc@snet.net.
On Sunday, April 19, the 10th Annual Meriden Rotary Daffodil Festival 5K Road Race & Kid's Fun Run takes off. Registration is 8 to 9:45 a.m.; race begins at 10 a.m. A half-mile fun run course for children ages 12 and younger follows Mirror Lake. registration starts at 8 .m. and the race begins at 9:45 a.m.
The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will be playing a benefit concert for the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center on the tennis courts under a large tent in the park. The 42-member band features community residents from ages 13 to 80 at 3:30 p.m. Admission to the concert, $5, children under 7, free.
Daffodils are blooming throughout the 1,800-acre Hubbard Park, and the annual Daffodil Festival in Meriden features 61 different varieties. For information call (203) 630-4259.
