Your Contribution to the Annual Fund Makes a Difference!
In Abraham Lincoln’s first political announcement, he said, “Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.”
We agree. Education is at the heart of our mission to share the story of Abraham Lincoln’s life, legacy, and leadership with all people.
Yet, there is a big problem. In the past two decades, history and civics education have faced many challenges, including a lack of funding, de-prioritization, and polarization. We are committed to being part of the solution. Thanks to generous supporters like you, the Foundation is developing high quality content, programs, and exhibits for students, educators, and lifelong learners near and far.
For example, right now, we are:
- Spearheading a new, multi-site, multi-state planning project for the U.S. 250th anniversary in 2026. Programs will explore Abraham Lincoln’s views on the American Founding and his impact on our ongoing national experiment in self-governance.
- Launching the Latest Generation Film Contest, for participants ages 14-22. The program will support the next generation of historical documentary filmmakers, providing mentorship and recognition; and
- Creating a new documentary, two new exhibits, and a new outdoor educational experience that build on our track record of award-winning documentaries, Four Score Speaker Series webinars, major events, and groundbreaking exhibits for the public benefit.
Please give today. Your support helps make this and so much more possible. Together we can raise the bar on history education and public understanding of Lincoln’s life, leadership, and legacy.
For more information on giving to the Annual Fund contact Phyllis Evans at pevans@lincolnpresidential.org or call (217) 557-5610.