The 99th Birthday Tour In the Footsteps of Ronald Reagan

February 6, 2010

 

Eureka College observed the 99th anniversary of the birth of alumnus Ronald Reagan on February 6th with a tour to
Reagan-related sites, led by Reagan’s eldest son, Michael Reagan.
               
The event began with breakfast in the Cerf Center and a tour of the Ronald Reagan Museum. Next, participants traveled via charter bus to the Ronald Reagan Birthplace in Tampico and the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon. The Dixon stop included “Ronald Reagan’s 99th Birthday Celebration Luncheon” at Sauk Valley Community College with Michael Reagan as keynote speaker.  The tour returned to campus in late afternoon.

 

This was the first time Michael Reagan had visited any of his father's boyhood homes. It was quite a road trip.

 

launch of event

EC Trustee, Michael Reagan kicking off the 99th birthday bus tour during the opening EC breakfast and
museum tour.

 

 

 
bus tour

On the charter bus heading for Tampico, Illinois.
on the bus

Michael shares stories and memories with a charter bus full of alumni and friends as they head to his
father's birthplace.
tampico

Ronald Reagan Birthplace Site Manager, Joan Johnson, and the town of Tampico, IL greet Michael Reagan.
tampico

Michael Reagan is welcomed by "royalty" in Tampico.

tampico

In the birthplace home - Tampico, IL.
tampico

Site Manager Joan Johnson cuts the birthday cake.
tampico

Sampling the birthday cake.
tampico

A distant cousin of Ronald Reagan greets Michael.
dixon

Dixon Mayor Jim Burke welcomes Michael Reagan to the Boyhood Home in Dixon, Illinois.
dixon

Getting a tour inside the Dixon Boyhood Home.
luncheon

Speaking at Sauk Valley Community College.
luncheon

Michael Reagan blows out the candle celebrating his father's 99th birthday during the luncheon.