The 10th IL Volunteer Cavalry band will host an 1860 period formal ball in honor of our 16th President’s 200th birthday on Saturday, February 9, 2008.  The event will be held at the Executive Mansion in Springfield Illinois from 7 to 10 P.M. The guests of honor will be Max and Donna Daniels from Wheaton, IL, renowned Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Reenactors. Period or formal attire is requested. Period refreshments will be served and dance instructions provided to participants. This event is endorsed by the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. For ticket information please visit our website at www.10illinoisvolcavalry.com  This event will be the kick-off for the three year Lincoln Bicentennial celebration.