The Heart of Lincoln,” a 1922 movie directed by the pioneering filmmaker Francis Ford, was found at a stock-footage library ...

Norman Hapgood, son of Alton's Hapgood Plow Factory founder, featured Lincoln's rare portrait and autobiography in his 1899 ...

Flick Fact: Where can you see an exact replica of Abraham Lincoln, with his exact body measurements — and in B-N besides?

A 1915 silent film — thought to be lost forever — was discovered in a pile of old donations, now you can see this rare piece of history.

Abraham Lincoln opened his account in 1853 which he became most active with during his election year campaigning for the presidency. He remained a customer until his death in 1865, where his account ...

For its free Feb. 12 program, Montgomery Township Historical Society asks fans of local history: Is Hancock's birthplace ...

Abraham Lincoln made a stopover at Cincinnati on his way to his inauguration in 1861, just as the nation was falling apart.

An Abraham Lincoln historian who’s working on a documentary about the Great Emancipator’s Funeral Train will give a talk to ...

Historians consistently rank Abraham Lincoln as the greatest U.S. president. Without his leadership and political brilliance, ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites the public to remember President Lincoln’s birthday this month with free events at state historic sites around Illinois including Vandalia.

Discover the hidden gems of Illinois, including its diverse landmarks and rich history. Explore the Land of Lincoln.

All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The Illinois Department of Natural ...