December 18, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announce field trip grant recipients
Twenty-three Illinois schools to visit the Presidential Library and Museum thanks to Midwest Generation
November 27, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to host author, Lincoln scholar Gabor Boritt
Boritt to discuss latest book followed by book signing

November 17, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to host Holiday events

November 6, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to unveil new, temporary exhibit
"to cherish peace and good will..."
Holidays at the White House
Exhibit showcases several Presidential Christmases with trees, artifacts, vintage toys, and music

November 3, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to host author Douglas Wilson
Wilson to discuss latest book followed by book signing


October 31, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum launches
1 millionth visitor contest
Accepting guesses for date and time of when 1 millionth will visit

October 26, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum unveils new Lincoln artifacts
Objects include rare 1860 Lincoln campaign biography, George P.
Healy portrait of Lincoln and Robert Todd Lincoln letters

October 4, 2006
Gov. Blagojevich names renowned history museum
veteran as new Director of the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum
Rick Beard brings years of museum leadership to America's newest and largest Presidential museum


September 29, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library unveils
Union Station: Tracks Through Time 1897-2007
Exhibit showcases artifacts, period photos, and original construction drawings of historic landmark

September 25, 2006
African American Oral History Tapes Available at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
32 prominent Springfield African American residents share their stories of segregation, life in the Springfield community from as early as W.W. I

September 7, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's Education Department invite
teachers back-to-school
Complimentary fall workshops announced


August 28, 2006
Restored historic paintings unveiled at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Artwork includes Battle of Bull Run painted by Civil War veteran, portrait of Illinois' first territorial Governor


July 14, 2006
C-Span Exhibit American Presidents: Life Portraits Opens At The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library July 18 - August 24
Traveling Exhibit Co-sponsored by the White House Historical Association

July 11, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and the Springfield Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution offer genealogical workshop
Workshop will introduce participants to genealogical resources at the ALPL


June 9, 2006
Fall internship opportunities available at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Students can gain hands-on experience in a variety of departments

June 7, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library to present Patchwork Patriotism:
Quilts that celebrate our nation
Month - long exhibit to include demonstrations, guest speakers, and classes


May 18, 2006
11-Year-Old Author and Presidential Hopeful to Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
Noah McCullough will sign copies of his first published book

May 9, 2006
Horace Mann and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Award Fellowships


April 27, 2006
Hundreds of volunteers donate their time to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Volunteers have helped shape the Museum's first year

April 19, 2006
Gov. Blagojevich appoints members of Bicentennial Commission to plan for
Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday
Commission will lead state planning efforts for Lincoln's 200th birthday celebration

April 13, 2006
April 14 marks the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Lincoln slain 141-years ago at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C.

April 12, 2006
First Ladies Converge On Springfield In
Mrs. President: From Martha To Laura
Blockbuster Exhibit
Many rare artifacts on display for the first time beginning this May


March 27, 2006
Mexican Government Donates Sculpture of Benito Juárez to the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library
Ceremony celebrates 200th anniversary of the former Mexican President's birth

March 19, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum receives prestigious Thea Award
Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the creation of compelling places & experiences

March 17, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Re-Schedules Teacher Workshop

March 2, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum prepares for a busy tourist season
Thousands of visitors already booked for May


February 21, 2006
Acclaimed journalist and documentary producer Bill Kurtis to be next guest for "Evenings to Remember"

February 10, 2006
Illinois Soldier donates American flag to the State of Illinois
Flag that flew in Iraq to be displayed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

February 1, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Announces Spring Teacher Workshop Series


January 26, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Celebrates Lincoln's Birthday
Festivities to include seminars, music and more

January 26, 2006
Local railroad company donates rare oil paintings depicting Lincoln's life to the ALPLM
Paintings featured in temporary exhibit "Mr. Lincoln's Attic"

January 24, 2006
Governor Blagojevich thanks Richard Norton Smith for leading the opening
of world class Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Complex
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Executive Director to leave post

January 23, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to unveil new temporary exhibit Mr. Lincoln's Attic
Exhibit showcases recent acquisitions of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

January 20, 2006
Lincoln Prize-winning author Richard J. Carwardine to speak at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

January 20, 2006
"From Prejudice to Pride: An African American Journey" exhibit to debut at the Presidential Library

January 19, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum hits another milestone on its nine month anniversary

January 3, 2006
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum ends 2005 with record numbers in attendance