There was a time when the name “Walter Gorthy” was well known in the Cadillac area because of the incredible role he played ...

Not only is June 20th the first day of summer, but it’s also the day commemorating one state’s quest for statehood.

Robert Smalls published a newspaper, established a transportation company and served five terms in the United States Congress ...

The Stuart family tells a story that during the raid of Union troops on Saltville, Virginia, in December 1864, a soldier of ...

When I finished reading the preface to Stacy Lynn's Loving Lincoln: A Personal History of the Women Who Shaped Lincoln's Life ...

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

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

Roger Q. Mason’s stage play and film Lavender Men considers Abraham Lincoln's love life and interrogates American mythology.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...