Prelude the final performance of “Pioneer Song” the Lincoln Outdoor Amphitheatre’s musical performance series based on the life of Abraham Lincoln.
Spier Spencer Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution has commissioned a song by renowned choral composer Pepper Choplin for this Event to be held June 27, 2026 at Lincoln Amphitheatre starting at 5:30 p.m. Central Time. The hour-long event will include posting of the colors by Knox Co. SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) in period costume, singing of the National Anthem, a recitation from Lincoln’s second inaugural address by Abraham Lincoln impersonator, Dean Dorrell; a 30 minute choral performance by the Celebration Singers joined by the Southwest Indiana Cantata Choir of familiar patriotic and faith based songs followed by a debut of the specially commissioned Pepper Choplin song, “Thank you for the Blessings”. The event will conclude with the return of the Colors and a Benediction. No tickets are required. Those attending this event may stay for the regularly scheduled final performance of “A Pioneer Song” free of charge.
