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.
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.
November 5, 2025 - Join us Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT, for a great conversation with Dr. Jonathan White and Dr. Lucas Morel on their soon to be released book Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln.
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.