Lincoln Presidential Library

Meet Priscilla Baltimore, a woman who freed herself from #slavery, helped others escape and co-founded one of America's first Black-majority towns, Brooklyn, Ill. -- which was known as a "freedom village." More: mohistory.org/blog/priscilla… #ILhistory #WomensHistoryMonth

#AbrahamLincoln overstated the impact of African American soldiers on the course of the #CivilWar, but there is no doubt that allowing them to fight made a huge difference. #AbeSays Source: ow.ly/OFR850YyX9n

Where does a young woman go to learn the dulcimer? She studies with Mike Anderson, the Dulcimer Guy! Miss Southern Illinois' Teen, Lauren Maher, reunited with her teacher last weekend for a little performance at the ALPLM.

This is #MedalOfHonor Day. The ALPLM is privileged to have several in its collection. Now on display is one awarded posthumously to Andrew Jackson Smith, an African American soldier in the #CivilWar who was initially denied the honor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Ja…

#AbrahamLincoln explaining, rather impatiently, how people could figure out what he was trying to say in his famous "House Divided" speech. #AbrahamLincoln #AbeSays #Duh #Slavery Source: ow.ly/cukM50YyoO1

Good news for parents and caregivers! We’ve installed new baby-changing tables in our bathrooms and, for the first time, have added a changing table for adults. We want to thank The Sova Company for its generous donation of the tables. #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion

Stomp, roar, and imagine your way into storytime fun! 🦖🐉 Join "Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Dinos, Dragons, and Monsters… Oh My!" - a playful program for ages 0–5. 🗓 March 31 | 9:00 or 10:30 AM 🎟 Free | Registration required Spots fill fast! 🔗 presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/events/

Sensory-Friendly Evening at the ALPLM 💙 Adjusted lighting, lower sound, reduced effects + quiet space for a more comfortable visit. 🗓 April 2 | 4–6 PM 🎟 Free | No registration 🔗 ow.ly/UL1W50Yyg1l

#AbrahamLincoln describing the strategy that brought him the 1860 Republican nomination for president. #AbeSays #Politics Source: ow.ly/tYlB50YxR7S

We had three special guests last week -- #MissAmerica Cassie Donegan, Miss Illinois Nitsaniyah Fitch and Miss Illinois Teen Lillie Brown. They took a real interest in #AbrahamLincoln, and were also extraordinarily gracious with the many people who wanted to say get pictures!

"Lilacs and Letters," our short play about #WaltWhitman's time as a #CivilWar nurse, returns tomorrow and will be peformed multiple times over the next three months. The play is included in regular admission and does a wonderful job of discussing the tragedy of war.

#AbrahamLincoln #AbeSays #Slavery Source: ow.ly/6orz50YxpKM

#AbrahamLincoln #AbeSays #Patience Source: ow.ly/Ky4450YwzU1

#AbrahamLincoln #AbeSays #CivilWar #Peace Source: ow.ly/Ol8r50Yw5Lq

Twelve young Illinois artists are being honored for their submissions in an #America250 art contest sponsored by the ALPLM and Illinois State Board Of Education. Learn more about the winners and get a link to more of the winning art at ow.ly/L5W250Yw1aK

📜✨ History Comes Alive – Spring Break Edition! ✨📜 Step back in time and meet the Lincolns at the ALPLM during Spring Break, March 23- April 2! 🎟️ Included with regular admission! 📲 Schedule at presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/events/

#AbrahamLincoln praised the many women who contributed to the health and well-being of U.S. soldiers during the #CivilWar. #AbeSays Source: ow.ly/yWgx50YvF7x

Learning about the @ALPLM oral history project, including a 2009 segment featuring Orion Samuelson. @ILFarmBureau Young Leaders' Harvest for Hunger Bracket Challenge. @dtnpf ag meteorologist John Baranick breaks down a wild week of weather in Illinois. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here are some Irish-themed songs from our huge collection of 19th century sheet music. The first two are about supporting #AbrahamLincoln and the #CivilWar. The third is about overcoming adversity.

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