The Lincoln Family Album
Four Generations of an American Family
View a sampling of photographs from the Lincolns' family album.
Collection Search
Curated Groupings
The Lincolns of Springfield, Illinois
Abraham, Mary, and Their Boys
View items that provide a glimpse of the Lincoln family in Springfield, Illinois.
Robert Todd Lincoln
The Life and Accomplishments of Robert Todd Lincoln
Robert Lincoln was more than just the son of Abraham Lincoln and saw a great deal of success in his life. Learn about it here.
The 1860 Election
A Four-Way Race
View a selection of campaign items from the 1860 presidential election.
The Election of 1864
A Wartime Election
Learn about the election of 1864 by viewing a selection of campaign buttons, songs, letters, and other artifacts.
The Gettysburg Address
Reprints from the Sublime to the Ridiculous
View a sampling of the many forms in which Lincoln's Gettysburg Address has been reprinted.
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Beginning of the End of Slavery
View items in the Collection related to Lincoln's proclamation of emancipation on January 1, 1863.
Bondage to Freedom
The Struggle for the Abolition of American Slavery
Take a deeper look into the abolitionist movement. This exhibit features some of the most influential people and organizations whose fierce devotion ultimately led to the end of slavery in the United States.
A Civil War Soldier
John E. Wilkins of Vigo County, Indiana
Explore the life of a Civil War soldier from Indiana through diary entries, photographs, ribbons, and other items from the John E. Wilkins Collection.
The Generals of the Civil War
This exhibit explores the role of distinct Generals during the course of the Civil War.
This Cruel War Is Over
Grant, Lee, and the End of the Civil War
Explore the people, places, and events that led to Union victory in the Civil War
We Mourn a Martyred Father
The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln
See how the nation mourned Abraham Lincoln.
“O moody, tearful night!”
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Learn more about the night Lincoln was assassinated.
The Widow Lincoln
"Time brings to me, no healing on its wing"
View items that relate to the life of Mary Todd Lincoln after the death of her husband on April 15, 1865.
A Superb Affair
Social Life in the Lincoln White House
Explore the social events of the Lincoln presidency through pictures from inauguration ceremonies, Mary Lincoln's ball and other public receptions.
Lincoln in Cartoons: Through the Years
An Analysis of Abraham Lincoln in Political Cartoons
This exhibit analyzes the way Abraham Lincoln was depicted by supporters and detractors in political cartoons as well as how his legacy has been portrayed in more modern illustration.
A Case of Mistaken Identity
William Harlan and Tad Lincoln
View photographs of William Harlan, friend of Tad and brother-in-law of Robert Lincoln, from the Lincoln Family Album.
The Booth Mummy
The Exciting Afterlife of the Supposed Lincoln Assassin
Discover the story of the "Booth" mummy that traveled the country through a selection of photographs and other documents.
A Look Into the Honest Salesman
Lincoln in Advertisements
This exhibit analyzes the way Abraham Lincoln was depicted in advertisements to sell anything from charcoal to shoes.
Deutsch-Amerikanisches Erbe
German-American Heritage
Following the start of the Civil War, numerous German-Americans joined the side of the Union. They rallied for a Union victory and railed against slavery. This grouping dives into the stories of a few key German Immigrants.