A crowd gathered around his coffin when it was moved during construction at the tomb.
History
1 year ago
More than 1,000 Lincoln-related photos now available online

“Abraham Lincoln’s legacy belongs to the world, so the whole world should be able to see these images” – ALPLM Executive Director Christina Shutt

ALPLM
History
1 year ago
ALPLM earns Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

More than 4,000 Tripadvisor users have rated ALPLM as “excellent”. 

History
1 year ago
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum wins national award for exhibit

 The ‘Here I Have Lived’ now has a new online home

MLK statue
History
1 year ago
Restored MLK statue to return to Freedom Corner at 2nd Street and Capitol Avenue

A 24-year-old man was arrested for vandalizing and knocking over the sculpture in 2022. 

History
1 year ago
Race riot site could be national monument

Biden administration in town to hear testimony

Route 66 - Capitol
History
1 year ago
Illinois State Museum seeks stories for Route 66 Centennial

Museum historians will record oral histories with travelers, businesses, highway builders, and others

History
1 year ago
Community meeting on the commemoration of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot

Monday, June 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1405 E Monroe St.

Emancipation Proclamation
History
1 year ago
Emancipation Proclamation will be on display in honor of Juneteenth and Independence Day

The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1862, shifted the war’s focus from just preserving the Union to also abolishing slavery.

ALPLM
History
1 year ago
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at ALPLM and prompts a state investigation

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is once again under the spotlight after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag whose description as a rare banner marking Illinois’ 1818 admission to the Union is disputed.

History
1 year ago
Shea’s Gas Station Rt. 66 Musuem Reopens

The building and grounds are filled with vintage autos, service station equipment and other memorabilia.