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 - Select artifacts from our collection that were once owned by Osborn Oldroyd are currently on exhibit in the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center 06/13/24 through 06/13/25.
April 3, 2025 - Join us Thursday, April 3rd for a presentation and discussion with author and photographer David B. Wiegers on Women Sculptors as featured in his article, "Wildfire, Miss Clampitt, and the Wonder Girl from the West: Early Women Sculptors of Abraham Lincoln.
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 - New "Lincoln's Springfield" Exhibit Now Open! This new exhibit explores the stories of six members of Lincoln’s community whose diverse life experiences illustrate the promise and potential of the American experiment.