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
What’s unique about your community? Students ages 14-22 can join the Latest Generation Film Challenge to try your hand at creative storytelling - a short film about where you live.
September 24, 2024 - Join us Tuesday, September 24, 7-8:30 p.m. CT, for our first Latest Generation Mentor Session as part of our filmmaking challenge for aspiring filmmakers in the Midwest ages 14-22.
September 25, 2024 - Join us Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 7 p.m. CT, for an in-depth discussion with author Dr. Jon Grinspan on his latest book Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force That Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War.
October 1, 2024 - Join us Tuesday, October 1, 6:00-7:00 PM CT, for our first Latest Generation Professional Development Session featuring documentary filmmaker Liliane Calfee from DePaul University and veteran educator Laura Rosenberg that explores storytelling through documentary filmmaking. Explore the contest theme “On This Land,” story structure for documentary shorts, and visual storytelling techniques.
October 3, 2024 - Join us Thursday, October 3, 6:00-7:00 PM CT, for our second Latest Generation Professional Development Session featuring documentary filmmaker Liliane Calfee from DePaul University and veteran educator Laura Rosenberg that explores storytelling through documentary filmmaking.,Delve into the details of production including camera, lighting, and sound. We’ll primarily focus on video content using mobile devices to make this as accessible as possible to all. We’ll also dive into editing covering a wide array of post-production tools and tips.
October 10, 2024 - Join us Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7 p.m. CT, for a great discussion with author and Lincoln expert Dr. Allen C. Guelzo, on his latest book Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment.
October 26, 2024 - Join us Saturday, October 26, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. CT, for our Latest Generation Mentor Session featuring award-winning filmmakers from Twin Cities PBS as part of our filmmaking challenge for aspiring filmmakers in the Midwest ages 14-22.
November 14, 2024 - Join us Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. CT, for an impassioned discussion of Chorus of the Union: How Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas Set Aside Their Rivalry to Save the Nation with author Edward ‘Ted’ McClelland.
January 15, 2025 - Join us Wednesday, January 15th for a lively discussion with author Dr. Cecily N. Zander on her latest book The Army under Fire: The Politics of Antimilitarism in the Civil War Era.
February 6, 2025 - Join us Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT, for a great conversation with author Dr. Jonathan White on his soon-to-be-released book A Great and Good Man: Rare, First-Hand Accounts and Observations of Abraham Lincoln, co-edited with William J. Griffing.
March 6, 2025 - Join us Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT, for a lively discussion with Dr. Yael Sternhell on her latest book War on Record: The Archive and the Afterlife of the Civil War.
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.
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.