The Lincoln Presidential Foundation will host an evening with bestselling author Doris Kearns Goodwin on June 11th at 7 PM CT at the Hoogland Theater in Springfield, IL. Goodwin will share insights from her recent book, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s, during an interview with Foundation President and CEO Erin Carlson Mast. Proceeds from the evening will directly support the Foundation's award-winning work and groundbreaking projects.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation (“Foundation”) is proud to announce Ed Wehmer, Executive Chairman of the Board and Founder of Wintrust, will receive its 2024 Wayne Whalen “Charity for All” Award. This award, inspired by Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, recognizes individuals like Wehmer who exemplify civic leadership, generosity of spirit, and a commitment to the ideals of this nation.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation (“Foundation”) has received a grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF)’s ParkVentures program to bolster the accessibility of a new youth exhibit at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site (“Lincoln Home”). Leading organizations specializing in student accessibility and inclusion join the effort.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation (“Foundation”) and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site (“Lincoln Home”) announce the grand opening of Lincoln’s Springfield, the first-ever exhibit designed for a youth audience within the federal site.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation (“Foundation”) announced that it will award its prestigious Lincoln Leadership Prize to acclaimed historian Jon Meacham for his exceptional contributions to the historical canon and public understanding of American democracy.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation announced today that it will award its prestigious “With Charity for All” Wayne Whalen Memorial Award to broadcaster Judy Woodruff. This honor recognizes Woodruff’s distinguished career as a respected journalist and news anchor recognized especially for her insightful and balanced coverage of American politics and the presidency.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation announced today that its first documentary film series, Warning Signs: Lincoln's Response to Rising Tensions in the 1850's, has won a Mid-America Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The foundation’s next series, “Fortifying Our Democracy,” premiers on October 12, 2023

After garnering three national awards, the Foundation’s debut multimedia project gains recognition from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences- Mid-America Chapter.

Foundation’s first-ever multimedia project named Best History Series in the 44th Telly Awards and received an Award of Distinction in the Communicator Awards

Accomplished business leader, Jim Reynolds, will be honored for his dedication to advancing equal opportunity and to breaking cycles of disparity.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation (“Foundation”) received an Inclusive Storytelling grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will support designing first-ever exhibits for the Julius Rosenwald Boyhood Home, located within the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation (“Foundation”) announced today that the Taper Collection has been returned by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) pursuant to the terms of the expiring artifact loan agreement.

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation (“Foundation”) announced it received a six-figure gift from the M.G. Nelson Family Foundation to create a new visitor experience for young people at Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield. The donation covers the total project cost, including interpretive planning, design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits in the Corneau House. Corneau House is located across the street from the Lincoln Home and currently not open to the public.

Lincoln Presidential Foundation Awarded Grant from National Park Foundation: Nationwide Study Will Explore Expanding Support for Lincoln Legacy. The project quickly follows the pilot partnership with National Park Service’s Lincoln Home in Springfield.

On behalf of the Lincoln Presidential Foundation, I write to express our support of the creation of the Julius Rosenwald & Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park. Last month, our Foundation entered into an agreement with the National Park Service to pilot philanthropic support of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site (LIHO). Julius Rosenwald’s boyhood home is located within LIHO, diagonally across the street from Abraham Lincoln’s home. The Rosenwald story is inextricably linked to our nation’s story of freedom, justice, and equality and the crucial role of universal education in a healthy democracy.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation Relaunches and Rebrands as the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. A nonprofit dedicated to the life, legacy and leadership of Abraham Lincoln takes on new national role.

Admired businesswoman will be honored for her voice in corporate leadership, financial literacy and diversity

The No Malice Film Contest creates a platform for Illinois youth and young adults, ages 11-21, to explore the topic of racial healing using the medium of film

For months, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation (the “Foundation”) has been working hard and in good faith to negotiate with the State of Illinois and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) to reach a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to govern the relationship between the parties. Unfortunately, we were unable to come to an agreement.

Actor and humanitarian will be honored for his tireless efforts on behalf of military families.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation (ALPLF) has named Erin Carlson Mast, a leader in the museum and historic site field and current CEO and Executive Director of President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC, to be its new President & CEO.