As John Wilkes Booth fled, another actor comforted the mortally wounded president.
What can we learn from a note showing Mary Lincoln gave a doll to her grandniece?
High-resolution images will be available to scholars and Lincoln fans anywhere in the world.
Even an old bottle can lead to a trip down the rabbit hole – if it belonged to Abraham Lincoln.
How you store family photos and documents makes a huge difference in how long they will last. Here are some tips for making wise choices.
Simple names and dates in old records can sometimes shed light on fascinating stories, such as the life of Civil War veteran Albert Cashier.
When Frances Todd was about to wed, her father sent a letter with some advice on marriage. Did her sister Mary get a similar letter?
Illinois Midland Railroad produced calendars featuring Lincoln and later donated the original art to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Although women were unable to vote in 1840, they were still politically active.
An ALPLM historian finds an interesting connection between the destruction of two historic buildings