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Aug 17, 2023
2 min

Lincoln Emerges from the Stump

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, August 17, 2023 Abraham Lincoln spent many hours on the stump campaigning for himself and...

John O’Brien

Aug 13, 2023
4 min

Lincoln Hosts the "Colored Gentlemen."

By John A. O'Brien Denver, Colorado Sunday, August 13, 2023 Lincoln was the first president to invite African Americans to a publicly...

Come Join Us to Celebrate the LGDC Study Forum Turning 10 Years Old

David J. Kent

Aug 8, 2023
2 min

Come Join Us to Celebrate the LGDC Study Forum Turning 10 Years Old

By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Monday, August 7, 2023 The Lincoln Group of D.C. Study Forum is 10-Years Old!! Come join the...

Join us September 12 at Maggiano's for Marcia Cole as Charlotte Scott

David J. Kent

Aug 4, 2023
2 min

Join us September 12 at Maggiano's for Marcia Cole as Charlotte Scott

By David J. Kent Washington, DC Thursday, August 3, 2023 We're only a few weeks away from our first dinner meeting of the fall season....

An Unexpectedly Controversial Lincoln Statue - In Vermont

David J. Kent

Jul 21, 2023
3 min

An Unexpectedly Controversial Lincoln Statue - In Vermont

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, July 21, 2023 The Lincoln Group of DC has had some experience with controversial Abraham...

Lincoln's Success at Gettysburg and Vicksburg

John O’Brien

Jul 16, 2023
2 min

Lincoln's Success at Gettysburg and Vicksburg

By John A. O'Brien Denver, Colorado Saturday, July 15, 2023 Lincoln marked the Union successes at Gettysburg and Vicksburg on this date...

Traveling with Lincoln’s Train of Thought – Destination: Emancipation

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Jul 12, 2023
4 min

Traveling with Lincoln’s Train of Thought – Destination: Emancipation

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Participants on the Juneteenth walking tour visit the Emancipation Monument In...

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Jul 9, 2023
2 min

A New President's Day Tradition

By Paul Kallina Tucson, Arizona Sunday, July 9, 2023 While preparing a program for the Tucson Civil War Round Table on the Lincoln...

Join us at Fort Stevens Day - July 15, 2023

David J. Kent

Jul 5, 2023
2 min

Join us at Fort Stevens Day - July 15, 2023

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Wednesday, July 5, 2023 July was a big month for battles (see: Gettysburg, Vicksburg, etc.). On July...

Marcia Cole, our September 2023 Speaker, Helps Dedicate Historical Marker for Charlotte Scott

David J. Kent

Jul 1, 2023
3 min

Marcia Cole, our September 2023 Speaker, Helps Dedicate Historical Marker for Charlotte Scott

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Saturday, July 1, 2023 Marcia Cole will be featured at the Lincoln Group of DC's September 12, 2023...

The Rock Creek Civil War Roundtable (RCCWRT) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

David J. Kent

Jun 28, 2023
1 min

The Rock Creek Civil War Roundtable (RCCWRT) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

By Pat Tyson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, June 28, 2023 The Rock Creek Civil War Roundtable is inviting Lincoln Group of DC members to...

Unexpected Lincoln - New Statue in Kansas

David J. Kent

Jun 20, 2023
2 min

Unexpected Lincoln - New Statue in Kansas

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Abraham Lincoln keeps showing up in unexpected places. This time it is the...

Emancipation Proclamation to Come Out of the Dark

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Jun 19, 2023
3 min

Emancipation Proclamation to Come Out of the Dark

By Edward Epstein Washington D.C. Monday, June 19, 2023 Visitors lined up today at the National Archives in Washington for a rare event...

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Jun 16, 2023
4 min

Celebrate Freedom!

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, June 16, 2023 This sketch by Thomas Nast appeared in the January 24, 1863 edition of Harper's...

Lincoln's Role in the Victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg

John O’Brien

Jun 14, 2023
2 min

Lincoln's Role in the Victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg

By John A. O'Brien Denver, Colorado Wednesday, June 14, 2023 The Fourth of July in 1863 may rightfully be celebrated as the second...

Apply for the ALA/ALI Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize Now!

David J. Kent

Jun 12, 2023
1 min

Apply for the ALA/ALI Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize Now!

by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, June 12, 2023 The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) and the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI)...

A Summer of Lincoln - LGDC Events Not to Be Missed!

David J. Kent

Jun 7, 2023
2 min

A Summer of Lincoln - LGDC Events Not to Be Missed!

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 It's summer (almost), and the Lincoln Group of DC has a ton of special Abraham...

Lincoln Group Hosts "Lincoln's Road to Juneteenth" Walking Tour

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Jun 5, 2023
2 min

Lincoln Group Hosts "Lincoln's Road to Juneteenth" Walking Tour

By Craig Howell Washington, D.C. Monday, June 5, 2023 The Emancipation Memorial in Lincoln Park - One of the stops on the "Lincoln's Road...

abesgirl

Jun 4, 2023
4 min

Into “The Wilderness”

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Sunday, June 4, 2023 Participants at our annual picnic/tour at the intersection of the Brock and Orange...

Abe Lincoln Keeps His Eyes on Amtrak in D.C.

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May 31, 2023
2 min

Abe Lincoln Keeps His Eyes on Amtrak in D.C.

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Wednesday, May 30, 2023 With travel for tourism and business getting back to its pre-pandemic levels,...

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