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Lincoln's blood-stained gloves from night of his assassination among artifacts on auction
The blood-stained leather gloves that were in Lincoln's pocket the night he was assassinated were among the 144 items up for ...
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Announcing the fourth annual Postcard Project: Where in the world will you write from?
This year’s Postcard Project begins with Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 1. I anticipate an uptick in the ...
Gloves Lincoln Wore to Ford’s Theater Sell for $1.5 Million at Auction
More than 100 relics connected to President Abraham Lincoln brought in $7.9 million, auctioneers said. The proceeds will help ...
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Abraham Lincoln artifacts that were once in a museum are going up for auction
The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is in debt, so it is putting more than 100 of its artifacts up for auction.
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A small US city shows how great an American president can really be
It’s not my first time at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum ... of historical magnificence in downtown Springfield, the capital of Illinois, worth a return visit every time ...
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Why Springfield, Illinois, is a perfect three-day getaway from St. Louis
IL welcomes visitors to explore historical landmarks, Route 66 icons, and vibrant local culture. Start your Springfield journey where history comes alive: the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Begin ...
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Lincoln Presidential Library acquires collection from Springfield tent-making business
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library ... director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “This Illinois story showcases the innovation, resilience ...
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Biden designates the site of 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Friday designating the site of a 1908 race massacre in Springfield ... director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and a local ...