Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Lights! Camera! Lincoln! Abraham Lincoln on the Silver Screen
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – Abraham Lincoln first showed up on the silver screen in 1908, and he’s been there ever since, appearing in more movies, TV shows, cartoons and documentaries than any other American historical figure. Film historian Mark S. Reinhart will dig into Lincoln’s long movie career at a special event May 20 at the Abraham Lincoln…
Abraham Lincoln on Screen: From Silent Films to the 21st Century
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesConsidering President Lincoln is widely recognized as the most written about person in American history, it should come as no surprise that he’s the most frequently portrayed American historical figure in the history of movies and television. Lincoln has appeared onscreen as a character in more than 250 productions since the birth of motion pictures.…
“Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” New Exhibit Opening at ALPLM
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – A new exhibit coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will let visitors explore history using their eyes, ears and hands. It transforms images from Lincoln’s life into three-dimensional objects that visitors can touch while listening to audio presentations explaining his accomplishments and enduring legacy. “Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” opens May…