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The Lincoln Presidential Foundation brings American history to life through award-winning documentaries, dynamic exhibits, and public programs. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, your generosity helps us meet this historic moment while sustaining the work that serves the public year-round.
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U.S. 250th Anniversary Initiatives
Conceived in Liberty: Lincoln and the Founders
This national documentary film series and traveling exhibit will explore how the ideals of the American Revolution shaped Abraham Lincoln and his vision of democracy. Using Lincoln’s own words, the project invites audiences to reflect on civic responsibility, democratic values, and the nation’s unfinished work.
For information, contact Angela Staron at astaron@lincolnpresidential.org or (224) 383-8541.
U.S. 250th Symposia
Public symposia in Springfield, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., will bring historians and civic leaders together to examine Lincoln’s legacy and the meaning of the nation’s 250th anniversary. These programs foster thoughtful dialogue about the past, present, and future of American self-government.
For information, contact Angela Staron at astaron@lincolnpresidential.org or (224) 383-8541.
Educational Programs Advancing the 250th
A suite of educational and public programs—including teacher seminars, speaker series events, youth filmmaking, and national recognition of leadership—extend the impact of the 250th to classrooms and communities nationwide.
For information, contact Angela Staron at astaron@lincolnpresidential.org or (224) 383-8541.
Additional Ways to Support
Area of Greatest Need
Unrestricted gifts allow the Foundation to respond to emerging needs, strengthen existing programs, and invest in organizational capacity. This flexible support ensures we can do our best work when and where it matters most.
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National Park Service-Lincoln Home National Historic Site
In partnership with the National Park Service, the Foundation supports preservation, education, youth engagement, and public programming at Lincoln’s home in Springfield. Donor support helps bring history to life for visitors of all ages.
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Julius Rosenwald Exhibit Project
The Lincoln Presidential Foundation, in collaboration with the National Park Service at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, is developing a new exhibit on Julius Rosenwald, whose boyhood home sits diagonally across from Lincoln’s within the historic site. The exhibit will explore Rosenwald’s formative years in Springfield, the influence of the Jewish community and Lincoln’s legacy, and his transformative contributions to education and philanthropy, including his collaborations with Black leaders and communities to advance support and create opportunity.
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Wayne Whalen Memorial Fund
Established in memory of Chairman Emeritus Wayne Whalen, this fund supports leadership awards and scholarship programming that expand access to high-quality history and civic learning.
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For more information on supporting priorities, contact Angela Staron at astaron@lincolnpresidential.org or (224) 383-8541.
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