An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an ...

Just about 30 miles northeast of Springfield and 160 miles southwest of Chicago, Lincoln sits like a time capsule along Route 66, waiting for travelers smart enough to exit the highway and discover ...

In 1862, jewelry engraver and amateur photographer William H. Mumler was developing a self-portrait in his Boston studio when a ghostly image began to surface. Just below his own image in the photo ...

Discover the courageous and visionary leaders who shaped American history in the fight for freedom, equality, and justice.

After months of renovations and welcoming a child into the world, the owners of a new Springfield eatery are almost ready to open their doors.

The Abraham Lincoln High School football team has been suspended for the remainder of the 2025 season following a post-game brawl last Saturday against Northeast High School, according to NBC10. The ...

Fourteen presidents have called themselves Freemasons, members of the centuries-old fraternal organization known for its secret rituals and mysterious symbols. Abraham Lincoln was not one of them, but ...

Ohio State quarterbacks Lincoln Kienholz, left, and Julian Sayin were both pursued by the Huskies. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The plan all along was for Kalen ...

President Abraham Lincoln signed the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation 162 years ago this week. To celebrate, dozens of people gathered for the unveiling of a new presidential statue outside the ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is unveiling a new exhibit and book this fall, highlighting Lincoln's life and legacy through a collection of 100 objects. The book, ...

In August, history professor Michael Birkner gave a short speech in Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg, near where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous address in November 1863. The event was ...

This 64-pound solid silver statue was stolen from the Houmas House Estate in Darrow, Louisiana, had been cut up to be sold to pawn shops, officials say. Houmas House Estate & Gardens Facebook ...