Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

01/24/2025

presents “Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt.”
Discover the life and works of Illinois’ beloved sculptor, Richard Hunt, whose artistic career was grounded in the struggle for freedom and committed to the power of human expression.

Plan your visit and learn more at 👉 www.FreedomInForm.net.

⏳ Act now – this is a story you need to see and feel!

Richard Hunt Sculptor

01/24/2025

🌟 Sensory Friendly Sunday 🌟
📅 Date: January 26th
⏰ Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Join us this weekend for a welcoming and inclusive experience tailored for individuals who may find bright lights, loud sounds, and large crowds overwhelming.

Here’s what to expect:
💡 Theater and Journey lights turned up
🎧 Sounds turned down
💥 Some special effects turned off
🧠 Quiet room available for relaxation

The museum is open to everyone, and no registration is required!
🎟️ Regular admission prices apply.
🎉 Museum for All admission is just $3 per person for up to four people with a valid SNAP card.

For more details, visit: https://ow.ly/kvPN50UILvS.

01/24/2025

Happy ! If you follow us, clearly you are a person of culture and refinement. Good for you!

knew how to handle a compliment — graciously, thoughtfully, and probably while wearing a great hat. 🎩

Source: https://ow.ly/xrHg50UMeRA

01/23/2025

📚 Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales: Citizenship
📅 January 28 | 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Join us as we share stories and activities that teach us what it means to be a good citizen and active member of our community! 🌍🏘️👨‍👨‍👦‍👦

👉 Free, but advance registration is required.
🔗 Register here: https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/events/

01/23/2025

suffered from terrible depression. Perhaps his worst moment was in early 1841 after the collapse of his first engagement to Mary Todd. He said if the sadness he felt were spread among the entire population, "there would not be one cheerful face on the earth."

Source: https://ow.ly/TKQy50ULrmy

01/22/2025

in 1906, trailblazing pilot Willa Brown was born. In 1934, she began her aviation career at Chicago’s Aeronautical University, later becoming the first African American woman to earn a private pilot’s license in the U.S. She fought for integration in aviation and the military, trained Black pilots during WWII, and paved the way for the Tuskegee Airmen. In 1946, she became the first Black woman to run for Congress. 🌟✈️

Hear her story: https://ow.ly/eyqe50ULfsT

African-Americans were integrated into the U.S. military in 1948, and a Kentucky-born woman helped to make that happen.Willa Brown Chappell was the first Black woman to get a pilot’s license in the United States, and she trained over 200 Black pilots in a test program in World War II that led to t...

01/22/2025

📚✨ Today is !
We’re celebrating with a glimpse of our amazing ALPLM library team in their natural habitats. 📖❤️

01/22/2025

on his preference for traveling without a security guard to slow him down.

Source: https://ow.ly/hK0050UKCkv

01/21/2025

The ALPLM's new app, Lincoln Unlocked, introduces visitors to an incredible array of people from 's life. One is William de Fleurville (or Florville), a Black businessman and Lincoln's barber for 24 years. Lincoln did legal work for de Fleurville, and the two stayed in touch even after Lincoln became president.

enhances visits to the ALPLM by making scenes come to life and providing in-depth information about Lincoln's life and times. But you can enjoy many of the app's features without visiting in person. Look for Lincoln Unlocked in the Google and Apple app stores.

01/21/2025

Do you love supporting local small businesses? 🌟 Are you passionate about providing your family with products that are scratch-made, pasture-raised, chemical-free, locally grown, or organic? 🥕🍞🍎

If you said yes, we’ve got the perfect event for you! 🙌 Join us this Saturday, January 25, at the Winter Old Capitol Farmers Market inside Union Station. ✨

🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Expect a vibrant market with amazing local vendors! 🌿💚

01/21/2025

's advice when Washington was threatened by enemy forces.

Source: https://ow.ly/KMsn50UJW3M

01/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who braved the cold weather to hear the stirring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as read by our Reggie Guyton. We hope everyone reflects on what King did to move America forward and what each of us can do to continue his work and that of .

01/20/2025

🎤✨ “Tell them about the dream, Martin!”

Before Dr. King delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial, gospel legend and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson graced the crowd with powerful spirituals, setting the tone for a historic moment. As Dr. King neared the end of his prepared remarks, Mahalia urged him, “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” Spurred by her encouragement, Dr. King improvised the unforgettable refrain, sharing a vision that still resonates today.

Mahalia Jackson’s profound contributions to both music and the civil rights movement are celebrated in our ‘State of Sound’ exhibit. Explore her story and those of other impactful Illinois artists here: https://ow.ly/jQto50UINVj.

01/20/2025

TODAY - Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at the ALPLM! 🎉

🎤 Hear actor Reggie Guyton deliver the powerful “I Have a Dream” speech live at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
🎻 Enjoy a moving string quartet performance from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the special exhibit “Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt”
🩸 Give back by donating blood during the ImpactLife Blood Drive from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
⛸️ Bring the family out to skate in Union Square Park from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a day of reflection, service, and unity. Details at https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/events/.

01/19/2025

🌟 Sensory Friendly Sunday 🌟
📅 Date: January 26th
⏰ Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive experience tailored for individuals who may find bright lights, loud sounds, and large crowds overwhelming.

Here’s what to expect:
💡 Theater and Journey lights turned up
🎧 Sounds turned down
💥 Some special effects turned off
🧠 Quiet room available for relaxation

The museum is open to everyone, and no registration is required!
🎟️ Regular admission prices apply.
🎉 Museum for All admission is just $3 per person for up to four people with a valid SNAP card.

For more details, visit: https://ow.ly/kvPN50UILvS.

01/19/2025

🩸 Did you know? Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood—and one donation can save up to three lives. Yet less than 10% of the population donates blood.

💉 What about you? Will you roll up your sleeve to help someone in need?

Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a life-saving cause!
🗓️ When: Monday, January 20th, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Where: The ImpactLife Blood Mobile in front of the museum entrance at 212 North Sixth Street.

Schedule your donation today 👉 https://ow.ly/2NSt50UI7NH

01/18/2025

🔥 What if Illinois' Civil War governor could tell his story today?

Richard Yates Sr., born in 1815, served as Illinois’ governor during the Civil War and was a close ally of Abraham Lincoln. From letters to speeches that shaped a nation, his legacy comes alive in these fascinating archives. 🖋️

1️⃣ Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers – Correspondence, speeches, and documents chronicling his political career and Civil War leadership.
2️⃣ Yates Family Papers – Over 30,000 pages of material detailing the legacy of Yates Sr. and his son, Governor Richard Yates Jr.

👉 Unlock the past at www.chroniclingillinois.org!

01/18/2025

📚 Spread Lincoln’s Love of Reading 📚

This weekend, if you’re out and about in Springfield, Ill, visit Barnes & Noble and check out the Lincolns 4 Lincoln "If You Give a Kid a Book" display. You can purchase a book from the wish list of a Compass for Kids student to help inspire their love of reading!

Not in the area? No problem! 🌟 You can still support by donating a Barnes & Noble gift card online from anywhere. Just send it to [email protected]. 💛📖

Learn more: https://www.compassforkids.org/lincolns-4-lincoln/

Plus, plan to join us for Literacy Jam on Saturday, February 8th. Details at https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/events/.

Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, IL