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Annual ALI Symposium at Ford's Theatre to Feature LGDC Members
By David J. Kent Washington, DC Thursday, February 16, 2023 The Abraham Lincoln Institute will once again sponsor its annual symposium at...

David J. Kent
Feb 16, 20232 min read


“A Walk to Respect” – The Show Will Go On!
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Monday, February 13, 2023 Sadly, Michael Krebs who was scheduled to portray Abraham Lincoln in this...
abesgirl
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Warm Birthday Wishes to Lincoln on a Cold Day
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Sunday, February12, 2023 A cold rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm as the Lincoln Group and a parade of...
edepstein1
Feb 12, 20231 min read


Remembrances of Michael Krebs: Our Mr. Lincoln
By Karen Needles Washington, D.C. Friday, February 10, 2023 The above is my favorite picture of Michael. He had this taken right after...
abesgirl
Feb 10, 20232 min read


How Are You Going to Celebrate Lincoln's Birthday This Year?
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Commemorating Lincoln's Birthday at the Lincoln Memorial Lincoln's birthday...

John O’Brien
Feb 8, 20232 min read


A Lincoln Group Special Event - Monday, February 20 - Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
By Craig Howell Washington, D.C. Monday, February 6, 2023 Last year, the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia organized the highly...

David J. Kent
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Carl Adams Behind JUNETEENTH "Liberty Calendars”
By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Saturday, February 4, 2023 Carl Adams, a longstanding and active LGDC member, has been working on a...

David J. Kent
Feb 4, 20232 min read


Eleanor Holmes Norton Introduces Bill to Remove Lincoln Statue
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, DC's representative in the U.S....

David J. Kent
Feb 1, 20233 min read


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
