Midwest Conference on Masonic Education Posted by 0x000216 February 26, 2009 The Midwest Conference on Masonic Education will be holding its 60th Anniversary meeting on April 24 - 26, 2009 in Springfield, Illinois.It just so happens that this also marks the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and there will be loads of Lincoln-related activities in Springfield to attend.Registration is just $50, and rooms at the host hotel are $94.