The shrine’s annual re-enactment of the Gettysburg address, delivered by Lincoln at a cemetery dedication in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Nov. 19, 1863 at the height of the Civil War, shines a light on ...

BENJAMIN THOMAS, the author of the best single-volume biography of Lincoln, reminds us that following the election of President Zachary Taylor in 1848, ...

For those interested in more history, the Lyles Station Historic School and Museum preserves the story of one of Indiana’s earliest African-American settlements. But let’s be honest—The Log Inn is the ...

Experience the beauty of Kentucky's national parks. Uncover the hidden treasures of Mammoth Cave, Big South Fork, and ...

After I read the following article that I’m about to share with you, I was reminded of the words of Satchel Paige: “Don’t look back, something may be gaining on you.” Over the years in writing and ...

Get ready for a blend of history and Halloween festivities at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. On October 25, families can head over to Coles County for a torchlight Halloween hike and ...

Log Cabin Republicans of Dallas are hosting their inaugural Lincoln Legacy Ball on Thursday, Oct. 9, starting at 6 p.m. at The Empire Room, 1225 N. Riverfront Blvd., with a number of high-profile ...

“Abraham Lincoln’s profession was the law, not morality,” said Samuel Wheeler, director of history programs at the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. Wheeler gave a presentation ...

Jazz at Lincoln Center will launch its “Mother Africa” season with the world premiere of “Afro!,” a new commission by managing and artistic director — and jazz legend — Wynton Marsalis, on Sept. 18–20 ...

A Texas couple has successfully restored an 1840s log cabin they purchased on eBay, transforming it into a short-term rental property.Marykay Williamson, one of the owners, shared that the project ...