Lincoln Heritage Museum

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The award-winning Lincoln Heritage Museum exhibits a significant collection of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War related artifacts.

Lincoln, ILlincolncollege.edu/museum/Joined August 2011

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Mar 30

It is with a heavy heart that we share this news. It is our hope at Lincoln Heritage Museum that we will survive past Lincoln College's closure but at this time our future is uncertain. Until further notice Lincoln Heritage Museum will remain open for normal operating hours. t.co/LWvKInTJD5

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Jan 22, 2021

Someone dropped in for a private tour this morning! Bernie really loved hanging out in the White House room.. maybe he's feeling a little left out? instagram.com/p/CKXGMXcA_Y8/

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Jan 20, 2021

Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CKRi3yLgKai/

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Nov 4, 2020

Happy anniversary to the Lincolns! On this day in 1842, Abraham and Mary Lincoln became husband and wife. Did you know that the Lincolns were engaged twice before getting married? The first engagement was called off.

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Nov 2, 2020

Tomorrow is Election Day! Time for the campaigning to stop and the people to decide. Lincoln wrote these words on February 7, 1846 in response to a letter from John Hardin of Jacksonville, Illinois. Hardin criticized Lincoln's interest in running for Congress.

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Oct 28, 2020

Even during such a divisive election year, it's important to remember that we are stronger together than apart. #LincolnQuotes

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Sep 27, 2020

On February 3, 1842 Abraham Lincoln wrote these words to his close friend Joshua Speed in an attempt to comfort Speed after the death of a loved one.

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Sep 21, 2020

The Week of Celebration begins today! Support LHM by entering the Puzzle Piece $250 cash prize Raffle, participating in the Celebration Wine Pull or making a monetary donation. To participate visit bitly.com/week-of-celebr

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Sep 16, 2020

Lincoln Heritage Museum will reopen to the public September 22 at 9 am. Temporary operating hours will be Tuesday through Friday 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturday 1 to 4 PM. @ Lincoln Heritage Museum instagram.com/p/CFNMXrTAR3C/

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Sep 15, 2020

Click the link to support LHM by entering the Puzzle Piece raffle for a chance to win a $250 cash prize! $10 per chance. bitly.com/week-of-celebr

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Sep 15, 2020

President Lincoln reminds us all to be kind in a letter to Private Cuthbert Bullit on July 28, 1862.

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Sep 14, 2020

Here is a little motivation for you on this #MotivationMonday!

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Sep 9, 2020

#Onthisday in 1836 Abraham Lincoln became licensed to practice law at the age of 27. Lincoln never attended law school and was instead self taught. #LincolnLawyer #AbrahamLincoln

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Sep 5, 2020

Today Lincoln College announced efforts to slow the increase in COVID-19 cases with a series of new safety measures. Beginning immediately, the College will close all public areas of campus on-site, including Lincoln… instagram.com/p/CEvEEmjAU4F/

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Aug 31, 2020

Exciting day for LHM. The Middletown Flag is on its way home after being fully restored! @ Indianapolis, Indiana instagram.com/p/CEkIil_gp5N/

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Aug 27, 2020

Happy 167th birthday to the town of Lincoln, Illinois! Christened with watermelon juice by Abraham Lincoln #onthisday in 1853, Lincoln is the only town named for the sixteenth president before he took office. #AbrahamLincoln

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Aug 20, 2020

LHM is open! New temporary hours are Tuesday-Friday 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday 1-4 pm. @ Lincoln College instagram.com/p/CEHRyAlAV2c/

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Aug 3, 2020

In the interest of the health and safety of our guests, staff and volunteers, the 2020 Grand Soiree has been canceled. However, the LHM still needs your support! In lieu of the 2020 Grand Soiree, Lincoln College is… instagram.com/p/CDcgopXACDb/

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Aug 3, 2020

Happy #NationalWatermelonday! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln christened the town of Lincoln, Illinois with watermelon juice!? Lincoln, Illinois is the only town in the world named after Abraham Lincoln prior to his presidency. #AbrahamLincoln

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Jul 31, 2020

The LHM reopens to the public on Tuesday! lincolncollege.edu/lincoln-herita

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Jul 31, 2020

On this day in 1858, Lincoln wrote his rival for Illinois' Senate seat, Stephen Douglas, and accepted the terms for a series of debates across Illinois. #LincolnDouglasDebates

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Jul 27, 2020

#AbrahamLincoln was a master of wit, and he used it to present his frustrations. Below is a quote from a letter from Lincoln to General George McClellan, who often disagreed with #Lincoln over issues of timing in military strategy.

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Jul 24, 2020

#Onthisday in 1850, Lincoln won the case of Z. Parker v. Charles Hoyt, which took place in the U.S. District Court in Chicago over a potential breach of a water wheel patent. #Lincoln, who represented Charles Hoyt, had been in #Chicago litigating the case since July 10.

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Jun 27, 2020

Happy National Sunglasses Day! Among Abraham Lincoln's many other talents, he also knows how to look pretty cool in shades. #nationalsunglassesday #AbrahamLincoln

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Jun 6, 2020

Anyone else feel like there aren't enough hours in the day?? #Onthisday in 1842, Lincoln had a very busy day traveling Illinois' eighth judicial circuit. The Christian County Circuit Court was in session, and Lincoln participated in nine cases, all in one day! #AbrahamLincoln

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May 22, 2020

#Onthisday in 1849, Abraham Lincoln received Patent No. 6469 for a device that could lift boats over waters too shallow to sail in. He is still the only president to ever hold a patent.

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May 20, 2020

#Onthisday in 1862, Abraham Lincoln approved the Homestead Act. This gave 160 acres of government land to anyone who lived on it for five years, which opened up more of the western United States for settlement.

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Apr 30, 2020

The LHM encourages everyone to Learn From Lincoln, Live Live Lincoln and today it is especially important to do so because it is #nationalhonestyday. Make sure to channel #HonestAbe during all of your interactions!

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Apr 25, 2020

This quote is part of a letter President Lincoln wrote to his Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton, on March 28, 1864. Despite them being 156 years old and about a totally different national trial, Lincoln's words are just as applicable today as the day he penned them.

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Apr 20, 2020

It's #LookAlikeDay! Retweet with a Lincoln look alike picture of your own.

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Apr 17, 2020

It's #HaikuPoetryDay and the LHM has a challenge for you! Create your own Abraham Lincoln haiku and retweet us with your creation. Reminder: a haiku is three lines. The first and third lines must have 5 syllables, and the second line needs to have 7 syllables. #PoetryChallenge

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Apr 15, 2020

"Now he belongs to the ages." Sec of War Stanton said these words at the passing of Abraham Lincoln #onthisday in 1865. It is our mission at the LHM to make this statement a reality by preserving the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

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Apr 14, 2020

The course of US history changed #onthisday in 1865 when John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. Lincoln was transferred to the Petersen House where he clung to life for the next 9 hours before being pronounced dead on the morning of April 15, 1865.

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Apr 10, 2020

Emancipate yourself from the public! Make sure to do your part and stay at least one Abe Lincoln away from others. #AllinIllinois #Flattenthecurve

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Apr 4, 2020

Happy birthday Tad Lincoln! Tad was born #onthisday in 1853. Tad was actually named Thomas after his grandfather but Lincoln joked that his infant son's big head resembled a tadpole and the nickname stuck. #Lincoln

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Mar 23, 2020

Meet Fido, Abraham Lincoln's pet dog. Fido was the Lincoln family dog while they lived in Springfield. Fido was born in 1851 and was likely a yellow lab mix. Fido was left in the care of Lincoln's friend William de Fleurville when the family moved to DC in 1860 #NationalPuppyDay

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Mar 19, 2020

Abraham Lincoln often used humor to overcome difficult situations.Take a break from stressing over these uncertain times and comment your favorite joke told by or about Mr. Lincoln. #NationalLetsLaughDay could not have come at a better time this year. #SpreadLaughterNotGerms

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Mar 17, 2020

Join Abe and the LHM staff by celebrating St. Patrick's Day the safe way with green hand sanitizer! Reminder: In the interest of public safety, the LHM is closed to the public until further notice. #FlattenTheCurve

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Mar 15, 2020

In the interest of the safety of our patrons, volunteers & staff in light of the developing COVID-19 situation, the Lincoln Heritage Museum will be closed to the public until further notice beginning March 14. Please email the LHM with any questions (museum@lincolncollege.edu).