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Celebrate Lincoln's Birthday at the Lincoln Memorial, February 12, 2024
by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, January 22, 2024 Abraham Lincoln turns 215 years old! And all Lincoln Group of DC members (and...

David J. Kent
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Reminiscing on the Lincoln Memorial Centennial One Year Later
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, May 12, 2023 A year has passed since the Lincoln Group of DC sponsored the Lincoln Memorial...

David J. Kent
May 12, 20234 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


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


The Arts Club Evening: 'Twas a Perfect Prelude to Our Weekend of Centennial Events
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 A few days before the weekend of the Lincoln Memorial Centennial celebration,...
abesgirl
Jun 14, 20224 min read


Freedom’s Temple, the Lincoln Memorial -- From Page to “Stage”
By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Friday, May 27, 2022 The inaugural reading of the play Freedom’s Temple—the Lincoln Memorial exceeded...

David J. Kent
May 27, 20224 min read


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...
abesgirl
May 20, 20222 min read


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...

David J. Kent
May 20, 20222 min read


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...

David J. Kent
May 19, 20222 min read


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,...

David J. Kent
May 18, 20222 min read


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...

David J. Kent
May 15, 20223 min read


The Evolution of the Lincoln Memorial
By David J. Kent Washington, D,C. Tuesday, May 10, 2022 The recent Lincolnian newsletter featured many stories about the Lincoln...

David J. Kent
May 10, 20222 min read


Lincoln Group Supports the U.S. Capitol Historical Society Symposium May 24th
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Saturday, May 7, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC is sponsoring a series of events to celebrate the...

David J. Kent
May 8, 20222 min read


Final Lincoln Memorial Centennial Program – May 22, 2022
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, May 2, 2022 It’s almost upon us! On Sunday, May 22, 2022, join the Lincoln Group of DC on the...

David J. Kent
May 4, 20223 min read


Schedule of Events - Lincoln Memorial Centennial
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, May 2, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC has organized a full slate of events to celebrate the May...

David J. Kent
May 3, 20221 min read


Arts Club Offers a Prelude to Lincoln Memorial Weekend - Open to the Public
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, April 29, 2022 Are you ready for the Lincoln Memorial’s 100th Birthday? The Arts Club of...

David J. Kent
May 1, 20222 min read


The Perfect Spot!
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Saturday, April 23, 2022 Location, location, location! The choice of the location for the Lincoln...
abesgirl
Apr 23, 20224 min read


The Lincoln Forum to Co-Sponsor the Lincoln Memorial Centennial Event
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 21, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC is happy to welcome The Lincoln Forum as an official...

David J. Kent
Apr 21, 20223 min read


The Lincoln Memorial - Special Presentation, May 10th
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, April 10, 2022 May is Lincoln Memorial Centennial Month at the Lincoln Group of DC. We already...

David J. Kent
Apr 10, 20222 min read


Funding Challenge for Lincoln Memorial Centennial Events!
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, March 14, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC is putting on a show for the whole country, and we have...

David J. Kent
Mar 14, 20222 min read