Abraham Lincoln Association
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The Abraham Lincoln Association is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the legacy of Abraham Lincoln for future generations.
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Lincoln responded to a letter from Orville H. Browning, #OnThisDay in 1861. He outlined a possible addition to his First Inaugural Address on the back of Browning's letter.
February 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Lincoln responded to a letter from Orville H. Browning, #OnThisDay in 1861. He outlined a possible addition to his First Inaugural Address on the back of Browning's letter.
Lincoln was born in a single-room log cabin on Sinking Spring Farm in LaRue County, Kentucky, #OnThisDay in 1809. Today, a wreath will be laid at the Lincoln Memorial, continuing a tradition that began in 1922 with the memorial's dedication.
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Lincoln was born in a single-room log cabin on Sinking Spring Farm in LaRue County, Kentucky, #OnThisDay in 1809. Today, a wreath will be laid at the Lincoln Memorial, continuing a tradition that began in 1922 with the memorial's dedication.
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, we're teaming up with other Lincoln-focused organizations to highlight the impact of the Declaration on Lincoln.
February 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, we're teaming up with other Lincoln-focused organizations to highlight the impact of the Declaration on Lincoln.
Lincoln gave his Lyceum Address #OnThisDay in 1838, when he was just 28 years old. It was his first published speech, shared in the Sangamon Journal, which raised his public profile and reputation as a powerful orator.
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Lincoln gave his Lyceum Address #OnThisDay in 1838, when he was just 28 years old. It was his first published speech, shared in the Sangamon Journal, which raised his public profile and reputation as a powerful orator.
Last month, hundreds of mourners gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to attend a "funeral" for the penny. While satirical in nature, the demonstration expressed collective grief over the loss of the coin and paid tribute to Lincoln. Read more here:
Penny ‘funeral’ brings hundreds to Lincoln Memorial - WTOP News
Hundreds of mock mourners headed to The Lincoln Memorial on Saturday to attend a “funeral” for the penny.
wtop.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Last month, hundreds of mourners gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to attend a "funeral" for the penny. While satirical in nature, the demonstration expressed collective grief over the loss of the coin and paid tribute to Lincoln. Read more here:
Register for the annual ALA Birthday Banquet & Symposium! We're pleased to welcome Michael Vorenberg as one of our symposium speakers. Vorenberg is a Professor of History at Brown University, is the author of "Lincoln’s Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War."
January 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Register for the annual ALA Birthday Banquet & Symposium! We're pleased to welcome Michael Vorenberg as one of our symposium speakers. Vorenberg is a Professor of History at Brown University, is the author of "Lincoln’s Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War."
Just one month until the Abraham Lincoln 217th Birthday Event: Symposium & Banquet! Join us in Springfield for both the annual banquet on February 12 and the Benjamin P. Thomas Symposium and Thomas F. Schwartz Lunch on February 13.
January 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Just one month until the Abraham Lincoln 217th Birthday Event: Symposium & Banquet! Join us in Springfield for both the annual banquet on February 12 and the Benjamin P. Thomas Symposium and Thomas F. Schwartz Lunch on February 13.
Register for the annual ALA Birthday Banquet & Symposium! We're pleased to welcome Lucas Morel as one of our symposium speakers. Morel is Professor of Politics and head of the Politics Department at Washington and Lee University.
January 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Register for the annual ALA Birthday Banquet & Symposium! We're pleased to welcome Lucas Morel as one of our symposium speakers. Morel is Professor of Politics and head of the Politics Department at Washington and Lee University.
Register for the annual ALA Birthday Banquet & Symposium! We're pleased to welcome John Bicknell as one of our symposium speakers. Bicknell is an accomplished journalist and author who has written multiple books on Lincoln.
January 8, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Register for the annual ALA Birthday Banquet & Symposium! We're pleased to welcome John Bicknell as one of our symposium speakers. Bicknell is an accomplished journalist and author who has written multiple books on Lincoln.
Register for the annual ALA Birthday Banquet & Symposium!
We're pleased to welcome Dr. Allen Guelzo as the 2026 Banquet Keynote Speaker.
We're pleased to welcome Dr. Allen Guelzo as the 2026 Banquet Keynote Speaker.
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Register for the annual ALA Birthday Banquet & Symposium!
We're pleased to welcome Dr. Allen Guelzo as the 2026 Banquet Keynote Speaker.
We're pleased to welcome Dr. Allen Guelzo as the 2026 Banquet Keynote Speaker.
Join the Board of the Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum on February 13, 2026, at an evening reception in celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 217th birthday and in honor of ALA Board Member Guy Fraker for his devoted service to the Museum and to Lincoln’s enduring legacy.
January 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Join the Board of the Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum on February 13, 2026, at an evening reception in celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 217th birthday and in honor of ALA Board Member Guy Fraker for his devoted service to the Museum and to Lincoln’s enduring legacy.
On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, and henceforward shall be free."
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, and henceforward shall be free."
Happy New Year! We're thankful for our ALA members and community. Wishing you a happy and healthy start to 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Happy New Year! We're thankful for our ALA members and community. Wishing you a happy and healthy start to 2026.
On December 22, 1864, General Sherman sent a telegram to Lincoln which read: “I beg to present you, as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah, with 150 heavy guns and plenty of ammunition, and also about 25,000 bales of cotton.”
December 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On December 22, 1864, General Sherman sent a telegram to Lincoln which read: “I beg to present you, as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah, with 150 heavy guns and plenty of ammunition, and also about 25,000 bales of cotton.”
Please join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as the Abraham Lincoln Association celebrates the 217th anniversary of the birth of our 16th president. Our banquet speaker will be Professor Allen Guelzo.
December 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Please join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as the Abraham Lincoln Association celebrates the 217th anniversary of the birth of our 16th president. Our banquet speaker will be Professor Allen Guelzo.
#OnThisDay in 1856, Lincoln addressed the Illinois Republicans at a banquet. This speech solidified his prominence as a leader within the state's Republican party.
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
#OnThisDay in 1856, Lincoln addressed the Illinois Republicans at a banquet. This speech solidified his prominence as a leader within the state's Republican party.
#OnThisDay in 1861, Lincoln released his first annual address to Congress in which he remarked heavily on the ongoing civil war.
December 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
#OnThisDay in 1861, Lincoln released his first annual address to Congress in which he remarked heavily on the ongoing civil war.
#OnThisDay in 1860, Lincoln addressed a Wide-Awake parade as they passed through Springfield on the way to remarks delivered by Lyman Trumbull, who sought to retain his senate seat in the 1860 election.
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1860, Lincoln addressed a Wide-Awake parade as they passed through Springfield on the way to remarks delivered by Lyman Trumbull, who sought to retain his senate seat in the 1860 election.
In partnership with the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, we're proud to announce the launch of Lincoln250 - a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's reverence for it.
November 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In partnership with the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, we're proud to announce the launch of Lincoln250 - a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's reverence for it.
Two days after the election, on the evening of November 10, 1864, a group of serenaders came to the White House to celebrate Lincoln’s victory.
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Two days after the election, on the evening of November 10, 1864, a group of serenaders came to the White House to celebrate Lincoln’s victory.
#OnThisDay in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States.
November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#OnThisDay in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States.
#OnThisDay in 1842, Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd. Watch historian Michael Burlingame discuss their turbulent marriage, which he researched for nearly 30 years to write his book "An American Marriage: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd." www.youtube.com/watch?v=atNM...
An American Marriage: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd
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November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#OnThisDay in 1842, Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd. Watch historian Michael Burlingame discuss their turbulent marriage, which he researched for nearly 30 years to write his book "An American Marriage: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd." www.youtube.com/watch?v=atNM...
Save the date for next year's banquet and symposium on February 12 and 13, 2026 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield, Illinois. Join us for a day of scholarship and discourse on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Save the date for next year's banquet and symposium on February 12 and 13, 2026 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield, Illinois. Join us for a day of scholarship and discourse on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
On October 24, 1861, Lincoln received the first transcontinental telegram in the White House.
October 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
On October 24, 1861, Lincoln received the first transcontinental telegram in the White House.
Tomorrow is the last day to submit dissertations for the 2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize!
The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) and the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI) invite nominations and submissions for the 2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize, which includes a $1,000 honorarium.
The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) and the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI) invite nominations and submissions for the 2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize, which includes a $1,000 honorarium.
2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize Announcement - The Abraham Lincoln Association
The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) and the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI) invite nominations and submissions for the 2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize,
abrahamlincolnassociation.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Tomorrow is the last day to submit dissertations for the 2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize!
The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) and the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI) invite nominations and submissions for the 2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize, which includes a $1,000 honorarium.
The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) and the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI) invite nominations and submissions for the 2026 Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize, which includes a $1,000 honorarium.