The 150th anniversary of Robert E. Lee's surrender to Ulysses S. Grant,
at Appomattox, occurred on April 9th. Today is the 150th anniversary
of the assassination of President Lincoln. He was shot on the night
of April 14, 1865, and died the next morning.
Here is a story concerning events and exhibits related to the assassination, and the anniversary:
http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150407/LIFESTYLES/150409615
