Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...

The town is home to two house museums, including one with ties to former president Abraham Lincoln. The Harlan-Lincoln House ...

Lincoln surrounded himself with strong, capable people. Lincoln assembled a “team of rivals” in his cabinet, which had former ...

After he was elected president in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was faced with filling patronage positions in the Washington Territory. Just eight years old, the Washington Territory needed territorial suprem ...

In honor of its 163rd birthday, Union Pacific Railroad is unveiling a new commemorative locomotive in the hometown of its ...

Officials are asking Nebraskans to donate a popular, discontinued wax to protect the statue of Abraham Lincoln on the west side of the Capitol.

Learn about Abraham Lincoln (sixteenth president, 1861–1865) through museum art and artifacts from across the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery collection reflects many faces of ...

Step back in time to explore Lincoln’s stunning summer residence! 🏡 This historic gem has stood the test of time and is a testament to American history. Don’t miss the chance to learn about its ...

CHARLESTON — A small group of community members was holding a "watch party" for the papal conclave on Thursday at the Newman Center when they saw the signal that a new pope had been selected.