October 24, 2007
Trick or Read
Murder mystery involving Abraham Lincoln to be discussed
October 30 at Presidential Museum

>September 19, 2007
IL MIRACOLO
"And They Came to Chicago: The Italian American Legacy" to be
screened October 2 at Presidential Museum

>September 7, 2007
Additional Tea Party with Mary Todd Lincoln scheduled for November 10
at Lincoln Presidential Library

>August 31, 2007
Mrs. Lincoln to stay a little longer
"Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy" exhibit extended through November 2007
New publication highlights this world-class exhibit and its never-before-seen artifacts

>August 29, 2007
An encore for Mary
"The Last of Mrs. Lincoln" returns for October 19, 20 and 21
performances at Presidential Museum

>August 29, 2007
Teaching the teachers
Presidential Library and Museum announces teacher workshops
for the 2007-2008 school year

>August 23, 2007
Bringing the war home
"Central Illinois World War II Stories" September 6 will preview
new Ken Burns film, feature local oral histories

>August 20, 2007
Springfield Municipal Band to perform August 25 in Union Square Park

>August 16, 2007
1909 coal mine disaster subject of donation to Presidential Library
Source materials provide Library with excellent reference for
Bureau County's Cherry Mine Disaster

>August 6, 2007
Springfield Moms Debuts New Logo and Announces
Charter Sponsors for Popular Family Based Area Web Site


>July 31, 2007
Experience Mary Todd Lincoln's Springfield
September 15 bus tour and presentation by world-renowned author will provide an intimate look at Mrs. Lincoln


>June 28, 2007
Mary Todd Lincoln to host tea parties at the
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Event in conjunction with museum's exclusive exhibit
Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy

>June 18, 2007
LINCOLN LIBRARY ACQUIRES MOST SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF
LINCOLN ARTIFACTS IN PRIVATE HANDS

>June 14, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to host Fashion Knight at the Museum
Project Runway Finalist, Mychael Knight, to Hold a Fashion Show Gala at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

>June 1, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to host Mary Todd Lincoln strawberry party
Festivities to take place in Union Square Park


>May 25, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announce summer music schedule
Performances to take place in Union Square Park

>May 21, 2007
Weekly Standard senior editor Andrew Ferguson to stop at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum as part of his 15-city book tour
Ferguson to discuss latest book followed by book signing

>May 18, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum receives Abraham Lincoln bust from
Warren Achievement Center, Inc.
Adults with developmental disabilities help create bust through
center's achievement program

>May 9, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation names Christian G. Kersten
to lead fundraising efforts
Kersten brings over 30 years of development experience to Library Foundation


>April 30, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to present
Mary Todd Lincoln: Fashion Plate or Fashion Victim?
Edward F. Maeder, Director of Exhibitions and Curator of Textiles
at Historic Deerfield, Inc. will host luncheon, lecture and tour

>April 19, 2007
Gov. Blagojevich lauds success of Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Museum on its two-year anniversary
Museum prepares for a busy tourist season, blockbuster exhibit

>April 11, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library to host Family Craft Workshop

>April 6, 2007
Civil War era singing group to perform at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum


>March 28, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Unveils
Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy
Newly discovered artifacts on display to the public for the first time

>March 27, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library unveils Chapter and Verse:
Connecting to Poetry in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Exhibit highlights Illinois poets and Library collection

>March 15, 2007
Composer and pianist Dan Knight to perform at the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum
World renowned artist to perform "The Walt Whitman Suite"

>March 14, 2007
Newly renovated Union Station to open to the public on Monday
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announce new operating hours

>March 13, 2007
Tony-Award-winning drama The Last of Mrs. Lincoln to be performed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

>March 5, 2007
Exhibits come alive at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

>March 5, 2007
Author Thomas J. Craughwell to sign copies of his latest book Stealing Lincoln's Body


>February 26, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to host author Tom Wheeler
Wheeler to discuss latest book followed by book signing


>January 31, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to unveil new, temporary exhibit Tales from the Crypt: A History of the Lincoln Tomb
Exhibit highlights the history of Lincoln Tomb

>January 26, 2007
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers
Death and Mr. Lincoln Tour and Luncheon
Day-long tour to include visits to Lincoln Tomb, the Museum of Funeral Customs and more

>January 25, 2007
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Presents Reunion — A Musical Epic in Miniature
The hit musical returns for six performances in Union Theater

>January 24, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announce events in celebration of African American History month
Internationally-known genealogist Tony Burroughs to lecture

>January 17, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Celebrates Lincoln's Birthday
Festivities to include book discussions, performances, children's activities

>January 17, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum launches young Abe look-a-like contest
Contest open to infants through 18 years

>January 12, 2007
Planning moves forward to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in 2009
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum hires coordinator
to oversee planning efforts for Lincoln Bicentennial

>January 6, 2007
Governor Blagojevich announces that Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum has
welcomed its 1 millionth visitor
1 millionth visitor reached in less than two years since opening, fastest pace set by any Presidential Museum

>January 5, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Announces Teacher Workshop Series