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Unexpected Lincoln - Concord, Massachusetts
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, January 29, 2023 It seems Abraham Lincoln is everywhere. Our continuing “unexpected Lincoln”...

David J. Kent
Jan 29, 20233 min read


Life-Size Abraham Lincoln Painting Coming to the National Portrait Gallery
by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Lincoln Life Size! The Smithsonian Institution has announced that a life-size...

David J. Kent
Jan 24, 20232 min read


New Lincoln-Themed Art Exhibit at President Lincoln's Cottage
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 President's Lincoln's Cottage is sponsoring a new Lincoln-themed art...

David J. Kent
Jan 17, 20232 min read


REGISTER NOW - Jon Meacham to Address the Lincoln Birthday Banquet February 8th
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, January 12, 2023 The Lincoln Group of DC and the Civil War Round Table of DC are happy to...

David J. Kent
Jan 12, 20232 min read


Join Lincoln and Douglass on A Walk to Respect at the Kennedy Center
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Tuesday, Janurary 10, 2023 In this time when our country is deeply divided, how do we reach a common...
abesgirl
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Three Lincoln Events Coming Soon
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, January 9, 2023 The Lincoln Group of DC begins its new year with three new events coming soon....

David J. Kent
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Ringing the Bells of Emancipation
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, January 6, 2023 Sunday, January 1, 2023, not only marked the beginning of the New Year. The day...
abesgirl
Jan 6, 20233 min read


Emancipation Proclamation Signed 160 Years Ago
Reading the Emancipation Proclamation
(Library of Congress)

John O’Brien
Jan 1, 20232 min read


From the LGDC Board - Happy New Year!
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Saturday, December 31, 2022 On behalf of the Board of Directors, and as president of the Lincoln Group...

David J. Kent
Dec 31, 20222 min read


Lincoln Group Co-Sponsors Allen Guelzo at Ford’s Theatre
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, December 29, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC continues its goal of promoting Abraham Lincoln...

David J. Kent
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Historic Bell to Toll on 160th Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 2023
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, December 23, 2022 A historic bell will toll 160 times on January 1, 2023, once for each year...

David J. Kent
Dec 23, 20222 min read


Introducing U.S. Grant, General of the Armies
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 President Abraham Lincoln's favorite general, Ulysses S. Grant, is about to...
edepstein1
Dec 20, 20223 min read


Happy Holidays from the Lincoln Group of DC
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C Friday, December 16, 2022 As the year 2022 nears its conclusion, I want to take a few moments to wish...

David J. Kent
Dec 16, 20222 min read


2022's Flood of Lincoln Books
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Monday, December 5, 2022 2022, like years stretching back decades, has brought a gusher of notable...
edepstein1
Dec 5, 20223 min read


Thanks to Our Members, The Lincoln Group of DC Had a Very Good Year
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, November 29, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC has had a very good year. We put on a grand...

David J. Kent
Nov 29, 20223 min read


Lincoln Groupers Celebrate Award
By Edward Epstein Sunday, November 27, 2022 Washington, D.C. The Lincoln Group of D.C. always has a healthy turnout for the Lincoln...
edepstein1
Nov 27, 20221 min read


Lincoln and Thanksgiving
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Before you enjoy your holiday meal tomorrow, take a moment to think of...
abesgirl
Nov 23, 20225 min read


Lincoln Group Wins Big Award
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Nov. 20, 2022 The Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia won the prestigious Wendy Allen Award on...
edepstein1
Nov 20, 20221 min read


Lincoln Group on C-SPAN Starting November 19th
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, November 13, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC will be on C-SPAN starting on November 19th! They...

David J. Kent
Nov 15, 20222 min read


Abraham Lincoln's Interest in Astronomy
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Abraham Lincoln was fascinated by science. One particular fascination was...

David J. Kent
Nov 9, 20224 min read
