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Explore 1968 Poor People's Campaign at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

5/9/2024

Smithsonian traveling exhibition opens May 17

Governor and First Lady donate historic Civil War document

5/9/2024

The document is Abraham Lincoln's final approval for launching blockade of Southern ports, a key to winning the war.

Explore the world of the Questioneers through May 5

3/20/2024

$1 admission for children April 20, May 4

Accepting applications for ‘Future Presidents’ program for middle and high school students

3/20/2024

Deadline for free leadership program is May 10

Help us celebrate Lincoln's birthday -- twice!

2/5/2024

Free admission on Feb. 10 (with lots of extra fun) and Feb. 12

New initiatives make ALPLM more accessible

1/31/2024

More opportunities for families and schools on tight budgets

New play explores Walt Whitman's experiences during the Civil War

1/23/2024

Each performance of 'Lilacs & Letters' will be followed by Q&A with the actor/author

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum creates honor for benefactors

12/6/2023

‘8th & Jackson Society’ will recognize planned giving

'Exemplary practices' bring national accreditation to ALPLM

11/29/2023

Presidential library and museum wins approval on first attempt

ALPLM to brighten winter with array of activities

11/17/2023

Events include ‘Nutcracker’ and free admission on some evenings

Lincoln's most famous words

11/17/2023

Rare chance to see a handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address

ALPLM lands $250,000 grant for exhibit to help children explore citizenship

10/18/2023

‘Citizen City’ will encourage kids to improve the world

Art contest invites Illinois students to let their imaginations run wild

10/16/2023

Deadline is Jan. 5 to enter ‘I Wonder …’ contest

ALPLM acquires original photo that Lincoln gave to injured political supporter

9/27/2023

Image was made during historic 1858 Senate race

ALPLM’s music exhibit at Navy Pier coming to a close Sept. 25

9/12/2023

Special events, prizes for end of ‘State of Sound’

Explore the mind of R. Buckminster Fuller at the Lincoln Presidential Library

9/7/2023

Events for adults and kids, plus the ‘car of the future’

Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum opens the doors to new volunteers

8/8/2023

Orientation for potential volunteers on Sept. 13

Presidential library and museum offers sensory friendly afternoon

7/26/2023

July 30 event is latest in ‘Abe for All’ initiative

New sculpture lights up the night at the ALPLM

7/19/2023

‘Beacon of Endurance’ celebrates Lincoln’s ageless words

ALPLM receives grant from Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust

7/6/2023

$100,000 grant will help plan future exhibits

ALPLM to celebrate Juneteenth by displaying Emancipation Proclamation

6/12/2023

Presidential library will also offer new online tool to explore document

Summer means history and music come alive at the ALPLM

5/30/2023

New opportunities to meet President and Mrs. Lincoln and to enjoy music

Real history vs. artificial intelligence

5/11/2023

ALPLM historians to quiz ChatGPT about Lincoln and Civil War at free event May 24

ALPLM opens the door to new volunteers

5/11/2023

Orientation session for potential volunteers offered on May 24

More high school students can now apply for free leadership program at ALPLM

4/17/2023

Application deadline is May 15

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