By Jeffrey Boutwell Washington D.C. June 15, 2026 Christopher Newman, a PhD. candidate whose research is investigating Abraham Lincoln’s role in New Orleans voodoo culture, is the recipient of the Lincoln Group of D.C.’s two research fellowships at the Howard University History Department. Voodoo researcher Christopher Newman The Lincoln Group’s grants are intended to promote better understanding of the legacy and importance of Abraham Lincoln in American life. Newman’s research looks at...

Washington, D.C. June 9, 2026 Following is a statement from the board of the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, which since 1935 has been dedicated to educating the public about the life, legacy and vision of Abraham Lincoln: "The process should not be rushed and must be transparent." “The Lincoln Memorial is Washington's most visited monument, with more than eight million people a year coming to pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln, our nation's greatest president. Even more will come as a...

By Ed Epstein Washington, D.C. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Big crowds are expected when the new $70 million, 15,000-square-foot underground museum and visitors center opens at the Lincoln Memorial on June 25, so the National Park Service is instituting a ticketing system. Part of the exhibits at the new underground museum. The tickets are free, although there is a $1 non-refundable service fee. Go to recreation.gov and search for "Lincoln undercroft" to get to the page for obtaining timed tickets....