Kevin Purcell directs 'Lincoln and Shakespeare,' to examine the president's love of the bard and how Shakespeare's works may have influenced Abe's writing and speeches. Feb. 21-22 at the Hoogland.

Former U.S. National Archives director, Colleen Shogan, appeared at the 2025 UIS Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series to discuss the integrity of our national legacy.

President Abraham Lincoln and his wife were chatting with Union officers. One asked, “Is it true you once went out to fight a duel for the sake of the lady by your side?” Lincoln answered, “I do not ...

Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address is inscribed on the memorial’s north interior wall. Considered one of the most important presidential speeches in history, the address expresses Lincoln’s ...

President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in United States history, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on this day in history, Nov.

On this day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, one of the most memorable speeches in American history.Lincoln’s speech, though just 271 words, served as a reminder to ...

LOWER OXFORD — February marks the return of Black History Month in America. “Our local communities are home to many influential and iconic Black leaders who made and are making a difference here and ...