Lincoln Presidential Library

#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.

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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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TONIGHT - Join educator Justin Emrich for an honest conversation about teaching American slavery - sharing practical strategies, common pitfalls, and ways to use primary sources to foster discussion. Earn 1.0 CPDU credit. Free, registration required. 🔗 presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/events/

Knowing human nature, #AbrahamLincoln insisted on sticking with a system designed to minimize the chances for Army paymasters to illegally profit from their position. #AbeSays ow.ly/aIEG50Yuy9s

Lydia Moss Bradley was a pathbreaking businesswoman and philanthropist who has been enshrined in the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Her many good deeds include founding Bradley University in Peoria. ow.ly/3m1a50YtLi8 #WomensHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #ILhistory

In a letter tentatively suggesting African Americans should be granted the right to vote in Louisiana, #AbrahamLincoln seemed to look into the future and see how important that change would be for America. #AbeSays #Democracy #CivilRights Source: ow.ly/8EeM50YtebN

Today in 1864, #AbrahamLincoln named Ulysses S. Grant the commander of all U.S. troops in the #CivilWar. Victory, though it would not be easy, now lay ahead. Here are some vintage Grant illustrations to mark the occasion.

As a supporter of democracy, #AbrahamLincoln believed in making sure everyone got the chance to vote. As a politician, he knew the importance of getting his supporters to the polls. #AbeSays Source: ow.ly/5kYo50YsHlH

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Today in 1849, #AbrahamLincoln applied for a patent on a device to lift riverboats over snags and low-water obstructions. The patent was approved (making Lincoln the only present ever granted one), but his invention was never produced. #AbeSays Source: ow.ly/n8ta50YrEfe