The Foundation has a long tradition of convening events that raise essential funds, bring communities together, and provide opportunities to learn about Abraham Lincoln and issues related to his life and legacy.
Examples include the Foundation’s prestigious Lincoln Leadership Prize annual gala, its annual fall event, the Four Score Speaker Series, community events, and more.
Featured Events
06/13/24 through 06/13/25 - Items from the Lincoln Presidential Foundation collection are currently on display at Lincoln Home NHS for their exhibit on Osborn Oldroyd, a Civil War veteran, former caretaker of Lincoln Home, and collector of Lincolniana.
April 21, 2025 - The Lincoln Presidential Foundation will present legendary actor Sam Waterston with the prestigious 2025 Lincoln Leadership Prize and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin with the 2025 "Charity for All" award in Chicago on Monday, April 21, 2025.
May 13, 2025 - Join us Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT, for an enlightening discussion with author Dr. Frank W. Garmon on his latest book A Wonderful Career in Crime: Charles Cowlam’s Masquerades in the Civil War Era and Gilded Age.
October 9, 2025 - Join us on Thursday, October 9th, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., for a conversation with author Dr. Saladin Ambar on his latest book Murder on the Mississippi.
January 1, 2024 - Check out the two-time-award-winning exhibit "Lincoln's Springfield". The exhibit explores the stories of six members of Lincoln’s community whose diverse life experiences illustrate the promise and potential of the American experiment.