September 21: James Oakes will speak on the The Crooked Path to Abolition: Lincoln and the Antislavery Constitution.

Hold the Date - September 17 at Congressional Cemetery for Brady, Lincoln, and Douglass

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Hold the Date - September 17 at Congressional Cemetery for Brady, Lincoln, and Douglass

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, August 7, 2022 Many Lincoln Group members attended Craig Howell’s tour of Congressional...

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Jul 22
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Why Lincoln and Science?

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, July 22, 2022 Lincoln Group President David J. Kent’s latest book, Lincoln: The Fire of Genus,...

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Jul 11
4 min

When Lincoln Came Under Enemy Fire

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Monday, July 11, 2022 Washington, DC’s Fort Stevens was the site of the only Civil War battle that...

Save the Date - Our September Dinner Program is Launching David Kent's Most Recent Book

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Jun 28
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Save the Date - Our September Dinner Program is Launching David Kent's Most Recent Book

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 What: Join the Lincoln Group of DC for dinner and the exclusive book launch...

It's Time to Register for the Lincoln Forum

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Jun 23
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It's Time to Register for the Lincoln Forum

By David J. Kent Washington, DC Thursday, June 23, 2022 It's June, which means it's time to register for the Lincoln Forum to be held in...

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Jun 18
4 min

Celebrating Juneteenth

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Saturday, June 18, 2022 2022 marks only the second year that Juneteenth, celebrated in many areas...

Lincoln, Willie, and Mausoleums–A Special In-Person Reception at Gawler’s

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Jun 17
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Lincoln, Willie, and Mausoleums–A Special In-Person Reception at Gawler’s

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, June 17, 2022 Join the Lincoln Group of DC for a uniquely special reception at Joseph Gawler’s...

Wendy Swanson to Accept Ed Bearss Legacy Award

David J. Kent

Jun 11
2 min

Wendy Swanson to Accept Ed Bearss Legacy Award

By David J. Kent Washington, DC Thursday, June 9, 2022 Many of our Lincoln Group of DC members are also big Civil War fans, and everyone...

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Jun 1
1 min

C-SPAN to Premiere Our Event

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. June 1, 2022 Those who attended the Sunday May 22 program that the Lincoln Group staged on the...

Come to Dinner June 14th, Get Free Lincoln Stuff

David J. Kent

May 31
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Come to Dinner June 14th, Get Free Lincoln Stuff

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC is going back to live, in-person events with our June...

Continue the Celebration! Attend a Free Premiere Dramatic Reading! Subject: The Lincoln Memorial

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May 21
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Continue the Celebration! Attend a Free Premiere Dramatic Reading! Subject: The Lincoln Memorial

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. May 21, 2022 (Photo credit: Bruce Guthrie) On Monday, May 23, attend the premiere reading of excerpts...

The Keynote Address: On Unity and Equality

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May 20
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The Keynote Address: On Unity and Equality

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, May 20, 2022 The theme for our Lincoln Memorial Centennial program is “Building on Lincoln’s...

Edna Greene Medford to Examine the Evolution of Lincoln Memorial Meaning

David J. Kent

May 20
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Edna Greene Medford to Examine the Evolution of Lincoln Memorial Meaning

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, May 19, 2022 Dr. Edna Greene Medford is an expert on Abraham Lincoln, Reconstruction, and...

Harold Holzer to Trace the Art and Architecture of the Lincoln Memorial

David J. Kent

May 19
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Harold Holzer to Trace the Art and Architecture of the Lincoln Memorial

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, May 19, 2022 Harold Holzer is perhaps the best-known expert and most prolific writer about...

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May 18
2 min

Stephen Lang to Channel Abraham Lincoln

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 No Abraham Lincoln event would be complete without hearing the words of Lincoln,...

Felicia Curry to Sing from Marian Anderson's Songbook

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May 17
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Felicia Curry to Sing from Marian Anderson's Songbook

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 A highlight of our Centennial program on May 22 promises to be our revisiting of...

Plan Your Lincoln Memorial Centennial Day - Parking, Seating, and All the Rest

David J. Kent

May 15
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Plan Your Lincoln Memorial Centennial Day - Parking, Seating, and All the Rest

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, May 15, 2022 The Lincoln Memorial Centennial celebrations are fast approaching. Here's how to...

What Was the Reaction to the 1922 Dedication Ceremony?

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May 14
4 min

What Was the Reaction to the 1922 Dedication Ceremony?

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Saturday, May 14, 2022 A Portion of the Crowd at the 1922 Lincoln Memorial Dedication. Dressed for the...

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May 13
4 min

May 30, 1922: The Words Not Spoken

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, May 13, 2022 Robert Moton gives his keynote address at the Lincoln Memorial Dedication....

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May 12
3 min

Turning the Clock Back to May 1922

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Thursday, May 12, 2022 (Editor's note: This is the first in a series of three blogs that tell the...

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