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The Lincoln Group of DC in 2023
by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, December 7, 2023 The Lincoln Group of DC had another fantastic year in 2023. There is a...

David J. Kent
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Lincoln Forum 2023 -- Reflections
By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Monday, December 4, 2023 The LGDC "Sisterhood" at the Lincoln Forum - Pictured here, from left to...
abesgirl
Dec 4, 20233 min read


It Pays to Advertise, We Hope
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Friday, December 1, 2023 The Lincoln Forum, which meets annually in Gettysburg from November 16 -18...
edepstein1
Dec 1, 20231 min read


In Gettysburg – A Call for Unity!
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 On November 19 of this year, as is the tradition, Gettysburg commemorated...
abesgirl
Nov 29, 20233 min read


A Tale of Two Photos - LGDC at the Forum
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, November 26, 2023 A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum. Or more accurately, at the...

David J. Kent
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Mr. Lincoln Proclaims a Day of Thanksgiving!
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. November 22, 2023 On September 28, 1863, Sarah Josepha Hale wrote a letter. The addressee: President...
abesgirl
Nov 22, 20234 min read


Scrooge Isn't the Only One to See Spirits This December
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, November 20, 2023 Three spirits famously visited Ebenezer Scrooge on a cold December eve. The...

David J. Kent
Nov 20, 20232 min read


160 Years Ago Today
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Sunday, November 19, 2023 Abraham Lincoln spoke the following 272, oft repeated and long remembered,...
abesgirl
Nov 19, 20232 min read


Lincoln Group Goes Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, November 9, 2023 Jon Willen is vice president of programs for the Lincoln Group of DC. He's...

David J. Kent
Nov 10, 20233 min read


Lincoln Group of DC and the Lincoln Forum
By David J. Kent Washington, DC Monday, November 6, 2023 The Lincoln Group of DC has had a long association with the Lincoln Forum, and...

David J. Kent
Nov 6, 20232 min read


2023 Dedication Day Program Announced! 1963 Centennial Program Honored.
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 In 1963 ...
abesgirl
Nov 1, 20234 min read


Lincoln Sees His First Civil War Balloon
By David J. Kent Washington, DC Friday, October 27, 2023 On October 4, 1861, Lincoln observed the ascension of a balloon piloted by John...

David J. Kent
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Unexpected Lincoln: Batter Up!
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Monday, October 23, 2023 We all know in this age of internet shopping that once you buy something...
edepstein1
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Talkback and Discussions at the Theater!
By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Tuesday, October 17, 2023 A Monumental Discussion Panel: From left to right - Moderator Jonquilyn...
abesgirl
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Join the LGDC Board!
by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, October 13, 2023 Now is your chance to play an active role in the Lincoln Group of DC Board of...

David J. Kent
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Program Shows Our Group's National Scope
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Monday, October 9, 2023 When the Lincoln Group holds its program on Tuesday, October 17 - discussing...
edepstein1
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Unexpected Lincoln: Mary and Robert Lincoln Go to Manchester, Vermont
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, October 1, 2023 Mary Lincoln hated Washington, especially during the pestilent humidity of the...

David J. Kent
Oct 1, 20233 min read


We're Going to Parse Lincoln's Greatest Words -- Join in
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Thursday, September 28, 2023 Eight score years ago, exactly, Abraham Lincoln rose before a crowd in...
edepstein1
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Zelensky Draws Inspiration from Lincoln
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Monday, September 25, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky apparently knows inspiring words...
edepstein1
Sep 25, 20232 min read


Beginning of the End of Slavery
By John A. O'Brien Washington, D.C. Friday, September 22, 2023 Five days after the Union Army defeated the Confederates at Antietam Creek...

John O’Brien
Sep 21, 20232 min read
