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Experience history like never before. Step inside key moments in Lincoln's life, from triumph to tragedy. Explore immersive displays and shows that drive home the human costs of slavery and war. Connect with Lincoln and his family through artifacts that can't be found anywhere else in the world. You'll feel like you're walking in Lincoln's shoes.

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Special Exhibits


The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Lincoln's Life in Letters

Richard Hunt exhibit opening October 25, 2024.

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Lincoln Quotes

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

Abraham Lincoln | November 19, 1863
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Research and Collections

Research Division

Research activity including the Papers of Abraham Lincoln.

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Oral History

Preserving the stories of Illinois' citizens through spoken word.

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Collections

Delve into our collections about Lincoln and the Prairie State.

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Testimonials

We went today for a second visit, and learned even more than we did the first time.

The Library is amazing!  We went today for a second visit, and learned even more than we did the first time. Employees/Volunteers are friendly and helpful, able to answer almost anything one asks. Highly recommend a visit!

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