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Several historical sites with ties to the 16th president are marking his birthday on Wednesday with special events.

SIUE Emeritus Professor Stephen Hansen will explore the myths and legends of Abraham Lincoln at the inaugural event of the 2025 MCHS Speakers Series on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Main Street ...

Feb. 15, Hancock County Historical Society quarterly meeting will host Reg Ankrum, a resident of Quincy, speaking on “The Statehood of Illinois and County Formation.” He is a ...

Dave Joens has led the Illinois State Archives, the government agency tasked with preserving official government documents ...

“The first time I saw Abraham Lincoln, he was at that time well and ... Lincoln was looking for a place to stay in Springfield, Illinois and walked into Speed's store looking for a room to ...

EDWARDSVILLE - SIUE Emeritus Professor Stephen Hansen will explore the myths and legends of Abraham Lincoln at the inaugural ...

The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a special event on Sunday, Feb. 9. Bond County historian Kevin Kaegy will present the program “The Lincoln ...

SummaryMusic, reading, book donations, and more to be offered at Lincoln Library to honor pivotal president's birthday The ...