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Illinois has produced soul kings and bluegrass queens, rock gods and gospel legends. Hear about their contributions beginning April 30, when the ALPLM opens “The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois.”

End of partnership between Lincoln Presidential Library and its original foundation

Lincoln Presidential Library's Oral History Program hosting free, online discussion of Title IX on March 25. Experts will delve into the enormous impact this legislation had on America by opening sports to women and girls everywhere.

Shutt currently heads the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, the African American history and culture center for the state of Arkansas. She will the be the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's fifth director and first person of color to lead the ALPLM.

Unique Venues honors ALPLM as "must-see venue" for meetings and receptions. Online services are an option, too.

Safety will continue to be top priority: Visitors must wear masks, have temperatures checked and maintain social distancing

Illinois children can showcase their artistic talents in contest on the theme "art surrounds us."

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will help save lives by closing again to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Thursday, Nov. 19, will be our last day for at least a month. Our library staff will continue to help researchers online and by telephone, and we will offer online events.

Two online discussions are also planned

Ultimate visitors guide, Lincoln quotes and more

Go ‘beyond bumper stickers’ on Oct. 15 and

Tripadvisor says ALPLM is in top tier of attractions worldwide

Conference by Lincoln Presidential Library runs Oct. 5-9

All congressional papers now on Papers of Abraham Lincoln site

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is excited to open its doors to the public again on Wednesday, July 1.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum plans to reopen to the public on July 1. Here are answers to some questions you may have.

After a series of changes to protect visitor health, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is finalizing plans to reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 1.

To help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum campus will close to the public as of Friday, March 13.

Hundreds of women disguised themselves as men to fight in the Civil War, but for most it was a temporary transformation.

What’s better than reading about great women like Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart and Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Meeting them (or at least actors portraying them) at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Ten students who have written thought-provoking personal essays for the annual NPR Illinois “This I Believe” contest will be honored March 4 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

A bald eagle with a claw full of paint brushes. Silhouettes of artists at work. Abraham Lincoln dreaming of the arts in Illinois.

Abraham Lincoln was a master at using words to motivate and inspire.

History doesn’t always mean treaties, speeches and battles.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Oral History Program has recorded its 1,000th interview, reaching a milestone that few oral history programs anywhere in America have achieved.