The Foundation has a long tradition of convening events that raise essential funds, bring communities together, and provide opportunities to learn about Abraham Lincoln and issues related to his life and legacy.
Examples include the Foundation’s prestigious Lincoln Leadership Prize annual gala, its annual fall event, the Four Score Speaker Series, community events, and more.
Featured Events
January 1, 2024 - New "Lincoln's Springfield" Exhibit Now Open! This new exhibit explores the stories of six members of Lincoln’s community whose diverse life experiences illustrate the promise and potential of the American experiment.
April 25 thru April 26, 2024 - The Lincoln Presidential Foundation, Carthage College and The Lincoln Forum are proud to present the 2024 Lincoln Symposium Thursday, April 25 through Friday, April 26. This event is in partnership with The Lincoln Forum, The Lincoln Presidential Foundation, and the Kenosha Civil War Museum.
May 7, 2024 - Join us Tuesday, May 7th, for an in-person conversation with author Harold Holzer on his latest book, Brought Forth On This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration.
May 21, 2024 - The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, May 21st it will award its prestigious 2024 Lincoln Leadership Prize to acclaimed historian Jon Meacham for his exceptional contributions to the historical canon and public understanding of American democracy.
through May 31, 2024 - Select artifacts from our collection that were once owned by Abraham Lincoln’s family, colleagues, neighbors, and admirers are part of an exhibit in the visitor center at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
June 11, 2024 - Join us Tuesday, June 11th, for an in-person event with Pulitzer Prize winner, best-selling author, and "America's Historian-in-Chief" Doris Kearns Goodwin!