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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum News

This downtown museum complex is a must-see destination in Springfield, Illinois, the home and burial site of America's sixteenth president. The library building is pictured here; the museum building faces it across the street.

Click here for the official library and museum website.

Click here for the official blog.

News Highlights

Keep up with the ever-changing developments at the Library and Museum.

  • Mary Lincoln Commitment Documents Transferred to Museum (SJ-R)
  • Latest Museum Director Named (State Journal-Register)
  • Two Millionth Visitor Enters Museum (SJ-R)
  • Rare Items Donated to Museum (SJ-R)
  • Leadership Prize Goes to Astronaut (SJ-R)
  • Museum Produces Lincoln Cookbook (SJ-R)
  • Former Director Pleads Guilty (SJ-R)
  • ALPLM Director Dismissed (SJ-R)
  • Museum Attendance Tops One Million (SJ-R)
  • Library/Museum Acquires Rare Items (SJ-R)
  • Museum Director Named (SJ-R)
  • Second Statue Appears Outside Museum (SJ-R)
  • Statue Unveiled Outside Museum (SJ-R)
  • Museum Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift (SJ-R)
  • Railroad Donates Paintings to Museum (SJ-R)
  • Director Richard Norton Smith Resigns (SJ-R)
  • Heirlooms Given to Museum (SJ-R)
  • Museum Wins Awards (SJ-R)
  • Union Square Park Groundbreaking (SJ-R)
  • Attempt to Recoup Excess Costs (SJ-R)
  • Museum Designer Defends Spending (SJ-R)
  • Museum Costs are Questioned (SJ-R)
  • Museum Cost Details Given (SJ-R)
  • Emir Visits Museum (SJ-R)
  • Treasury Guard Flag Appears in Exhibit (SJ-R)
  • Scholars Give Feedback on Museum (SJ-R)
  • Dedication Speech by President (SJ-R)
  • Dedication Speakers Reflect on Lincoln (SJ-R)
  • Dedication Day Events (SJ-R)
  • Library/Museum Receives $1 Million Pledge (SJ-R)
  • Library Holds Opening Ceremonies (SJ-R)
  • Lincoln Briefcase Donated to Museum (SJ-R)
  • UIS to Work with Library (SJ-R)

  • Campaign to Retain Priceless Artifacts

    Don't miss these short podcasts about Lincoln treasures and how to keep them in the Museum.

  • Lincoln Hat
  • Lincoln Family Portraits
  • Assassination Night Gloves
  • Lincoln Quill
  • Lincoln Promissory Note
  • Presidential Seal
  • Lincoln Sum Book Page
  • Effigy Doll of Lincoln
  • Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Tomb Stereocards
  • Presidential China
  • Law Office Clock

    Teacher Resources

    The Library and Museum have a wealth of information and assistance for teachers, such as lesson plans, classroom activities, workshops, internships, and fellowships. Click here for details. To plan a school visit, click here.

  • State Journal-Register pages used by special permission.

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