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Check out the newest podcast from the ALA - The Age of Lincoln! In this first episode, ALA president Josh Claybourn joined to discuss the ALA, Lincoln's childhood in Indiana, and Lincoln's relationship and use of the Declaration of Independence. Tune in to hear more about Josh's forthcoming book.

ALA Board member Jonathan W. White has accepted a position as the Patrick C. Oxford Professor in the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas. His new book about Abraham Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, was released earlier this month.

In response to the Dred Scott Decision, #OnThisDay, Lincoln argued that the founders intended the Declaration of Independence to constantly evolve to expand liberty and improve the human condition, rather than remain a static document. #abrahamlincoln #lincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation

Lincoln penned a letter to Quintin Campbell #OnThisDay, reminding him of the power of his conviction as a cadet at West Point. #abrahamlincoln #lincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation

Last weekend, we hosted the Fourth Cantigny Summer Symposium. We were pleased to welcome speakers Roger Billings, Denny Doyle, Bill Shepherd, Michael Burlingame, and Rob Girardi. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the event! #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation #lincoln

#OnThisDay in 1848, Lincoln addressed the House of Representatives Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union regarding the civil and diplomatic appropriation bill and internal improvements. #abrahamlincoln #lincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation

On this day in 1858, Lincoln delivered his famous "House Divided" speech at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. #abrahamlincoln #lincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation

In just ONE week, the ALA will host two events. In Illinois, join us at the Fourth Cantigny Summer Symposium from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration closes on June 15, 2026. All information can be found here: abrahamlincolnassociation.org/fourth-canti...

On February 13th, 2026, the Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum in Athens, Illinois, celebrated the legacy and works of Lincoln scholar and ALA Board member Guy Fraker with an event in his honor.

Trivia Tuesday: How long did Abraham Lincoln live in Indiana? A. 14 years B. 7 years C. 6 months D. 2 years Comment your guess, and we'll share the answer later today!

#OnThisDay in 1864, the Republican National Convention nominates President Lincoln for a second term. Andrew Johnson is nominated as his new vice president. #abrahamlincoln #lincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation

What's your favorite Lincoln-related historical site and why? Share it with us in the comments!

Register for the Fourth Cantigny Summer Symposium! Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event takes place at the picturesque Cantigny Park Visitor Center in Wheaton, Illinois, with an audience eager to explore Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy.

President Barack Obama (@barackobama.bsky.social) writes about Abraham Lincoln and what held the Union together when everything was working to pull it apart.

In August, ALA Board Member Andrew Lang will join the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin as Professor of History and Constitutional Studies. We look forward to his continued scholarship! www.history.msstate.edu/sites/www.hi...

Trivia Tuesday Question: Which line was NOT in Lincoln's First Inaugural Address? a. “In your hands…not in mine.” b. "Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray..." c. “The mystic chords of memory..." d.. "The better angels of our nature.”

#OnThisDay in 1849, Lincoln received a patent for a device to lift boats over shoals - a tie to his interest in river navigation along the Mississippi River. Lincoln is the only U.S. president to hold a patent.

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Did You Know? The Abraham Lincoln Association website offers a vast, FREE, library of historical resources for historians, students, and anyone interested in the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. You don’t have to be an ALA member for access. We offer:

In a private letter to Theodore Canisius dated May 17, 1859, Lincoln shared his vision for institutions across the US. #OnThisDay #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation

Lincoln shared these remarks with the 12th Indiana Regiment. The exact date is unknown, but it is attributed to #OnThisDay in 1862. #abrahamlincoln #lincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation

Join us for a special program at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT.

Trivia Tuesday: How many times did Lincoln debate Stephen Douglas? a. Nine b. Eighteen c. Seven d. Four Comment your guess, and we'll share the answer later today!

The Abraham Lincoln Association is pleased to host the Fourth Cantigny Summer Symposium on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event takes place at the picturesque Cantigny Park Visitor Center in Wheaton, Illinois.

Did you know Lincoln promoted another union during the Civil War? Dive into a lesser-known Lincoln story from ALA Board Member Michelle Krowl. Read about how he pulled some administrative strings to encourage a marriage ceremony in 1862.

In the latest episode of the Lincoln Log Podcast, host Joshua Claybourn, on behalf of the Abraham Lincoln Association, speaks with Craig Fehrman, New York Times bestselling author, about his latest book, "This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark."

Poll: What was the first book about Abraham Lincoln you read that got you hooked on the subject, and why? Comment and let us know! In the lobby of the Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership stands a tower of books and scholarship about Lincoln.

In partnership with the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, we're proud to contribute to Lincoln250 - a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's reverence for it. Follow along at Lincoln250.org.

#OnThisDay in 1861, Union troops traveling through Baltimore were attacked by Confederate sympathizers. Lincoln responded by eventually suspending habeas corpus in key areas—an extremely controversial wartime decision. #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation #lincoln #civilwar

#OnThisDay in 1864, Lincoln delivered an address at the Sanitary Fair, Baltimore, Maryland. The women organizing the events invited President Lincoln to preside over the opening ceremonies.

At 7:22 AM on April 15, 1865, Abraham Lincoln succumbed to the wound inflicted by John Wilkes Booth. Present with Lincoln when he died, Secretary Edwin Stanton famously stood still, sobbing, and solemnly remarked, “Now he belongs to the ages.” #lincoln #lincolnassassination

Watch as James Swanson, author of the New York Times best-seller "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer," discusses Abraham Lincoln's dramatic assassination and the greatest manhunt in American history on the Lincoln Log Podcast. youtu.be/C2B86596gRs?... #lincoln #lincolnassassination

ALA Board member Jacob K. Friefeld is giving two talks this week: "Lincoln, His Final Address, and the Declaration of Independence," April 15 at the Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, and "Hanging Men for Votes?: Lincoln, Little Crow, and the 1862 Dakota War" April 18 at the Civil War Symposium in Quincy

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On April 4, 1865, two days after Confederate forces evacuated Richmond, President Lincoln and his son Tad visited the still smoldering ruins of the South's former Capital.

The Abraham Lincoln Association is proud to announce that we have joined America250 as an official Supporting Partner, marking a significant milestone as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

ALA President Joshua Claybourn joined Jane Kamensky, President & CEO of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Trumbull Professor of American History emerita, Harvard University, at the Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium at Ford's Theatre.

On March 27, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln met with Union generals Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman at City Point, Virginia, to devise a strategy to end the Civil War. The meeting aboard the steamboat River Queen inspired the painting "The Peacemakers," painted in 1868 by George P.A. Healy.

Featured during the annual symposium, Brown University historian Michael Vorenberg offered a fresh and thought-provoking lens on Lincoln’s wartime leadership.

Enjoy a lively discussion from this year's annual symposium from Michael Burlingame and Allen Guelzo. The two discussed “Encouraging Trends in Recent Lincoln Scholarship,” during the Thomas F. Schwartz Luncheon Buffet. youtu.be/ezqpntTRz9o

The Abraham Lincoln Association elected two new directors and a new slate of officers at the February 12 board meeting. We're proud to announce that Joshua Claybourn was elected president, succeeding Bill Shepherd.

Author John Bicknell opened this year's annual symposium with a presentation grounded in his 2025 book "The Pathfinder and the President: John C. Frémont, Abraham Lincoln, and the Battle for Emancipation." Watch as Bicknell tells the story of Lincoln and Frémont. youtu.be/j07Z898ub70

At this year's annual symposium, Washington and Lee University’s Lucas E. Morel explored how Lincoln understood, and drew strength from, the American Founding. You can watch Morel's full presentation on YouTube: youtu.be/h-ISjJknnys

Following his speech at Cooper Union, Lincoln addressed a group of New Englanders #OnThisDay in 1860. His remarks built on the momentum from his Cooper Union speech and introduced him to more Republicans living in New England.

Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as the sixteenth President of the United States #onthisday in 1861. As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, we invite you to explore the connection between Lincoln and the founding at Lincoln250.org.

The Freedmen's Bureau was established #onthisday in 1865. Lincoln signed the act into law, authorizing the bureau to oversee all affairs relating to refugees, freedmen, and lands abandoned or seized during the war.

Today in 1860, Lincoln addressed a crowd of Republicans at Cooper Union in New York. In nearly 7,000 words - one of Lincoln's longest speeches - he outlined his views against the expansion of slavery into the western territories and connected his perspective to the founders.

Lincoln gave an impromptu speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia #OnThisDay in 1861. He was invited to participate in the event to mark George Washington's birthday. He helped raise the national flag, with a star for the newly admitted state of Kansas.

#OnThisDay in 1862, Willie, Lincoln's third son, died from typhoid fever. The loss of Willie after the Lincolns' second son, Eddie, in 1850, sent shockwaves through the White House.