News Coverage of the Event

COLUMN: 'Trials, Tribulations' a polished portrayal of an historic event By Bill Lair, Managing Editor Mattoon Journal Gazette, Charleston Times Courier

'Trial & Tribulation' program brings Matson slave case, characters, to life By ROB STROUD, Staff Writer Mattoon Journal Gazette, Charleston Times Courier

Tickets on sale for Oakland Sept. 18-19 production of Lincoln, Rutherford roles in Matson slave case By ROB STROUD, Staff Writer Mattoon Journal Gazette, Charleston Times Courier

Play examines Lincoln's role in Matson trial By ROB STROUD, Staff Writer Mattoon Journal Gazette, Charleston Times Courier

Weekend performances re-live famous 1847 Matson slave trial By ROB STROUD, Staff Writer Mattoon Journal Gazette, Charleston Times Courier

Interactive event to commemorate Oakland slave trial By Amy Rose, Champaign News Gazette

New Lincoln Event in Oakland September 18 and 19 Paris Beacon News

Groups to re-enact Matson slave trial: Lincoln took part in precedent setting case By Bob Fallstrom, Decatur Herald-Review