Lincoln Half Marathon celebrates 60th anniversary with 1500 participants
On Saturday morning, the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon was held in Downtown Springfield. More than 1,500 racers from across the country persisted through the frosty chill before 7:30 AM to participate in the annual race; morning temperatures
Springfield and the ALPLM set to present 32nd annual Earth Awareness Fair at Union Square Park on April 20
The City of Springfield, in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, or the ALPLM, presents the 32nd Annual Earth Awareness Fair at Union Square Park this upcoming April 20. It is the longest-running Earth
Lack of broader Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport service rouses letter from U.S. Senators from Illinois, Congresswoman Budzinski
Three members of Congress from Illinois are urging a major airline to step up its service at the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport in Springfield. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski
ALPLM receives original ambrotype picture of Abraham Lincoln from 1858 Senatorial campaign
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum received an original 1858 photograph of Lincoln made while he was campaigning for the U.S. Senate against Stephen A. Douglas. Lincoln gifted the photo to a shopkeeper named Charles Lame,
Little bronze dog sculptures to honor Lincoln’s dog Fido for this Saturday’s International Dog Day are scattered about Springfield
Six local artists have created original dog sculptures cast in bronze, which have since been placed around downtown Springfield. The installation honors International Dog Day this Saturday, and this year’s theme revolves around Fido, President Lincoln’s dog.
Nancy Horan to discuss her book “The House of Lincoln: A Novel” at Lincoln Library’s Book Talk this Wednesday
Fans of Abraham Lincoln won’t want to miss Book Talk at the Lincoln Library this Wednesday evening. Author Nancy Horan will discuss her book “The House of Lincoln: A Novel,” which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s
ALPLM unveils “Beacon of Endurance” Wednesday afternoon in Springfield
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum unveiled its newest addition Wednesday afternoon in Springfield. The “Beacon of Endurance” celebrates many of the timeless words and phrases uttered by the former president; it was designed by BJ
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport cuts ribbon on new solar array to save money and reduce emissions
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has cut the ribbon on new solar arrays that officials say will save money and be much more environmentally friendly. The six solar arrays will provide power both to the airport and to
New musical “The Lincolns of Springfield” to premier June 15, play each weekend through July at Hoogland Center
A new musical about the lives and love story of Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln will start an extended engagement at the Hoogland Center for the Arts this summer – and perhaps for many summers to come.
Springfield’s “History Comes Alive” program returns for summer starting this Friday
An annual program that seeks to breathe new life into Springfield’s rich history returns for the summer, starting Friday. It’s the 14th year for the “History Comes Alive” program, which features interpreters in period costumes portraying figures