William Henry Johnson (c1835-1864), a free Negro, played a multifaceted role in the life of President Abraham Lincoln. While most remembered...

The life of American Revolution Captain Abraham Lincoln (1744-1786), the paternal grandfather of the esteemed 16th President, is a tale wove...

Ford's Athenaeum was a theatre located at 511 10th Street NW, Washington, D.C., which opened in 1861. After a fire destroyed it in 1862,...

Abraham Lincoln's New Year's events varied depending on the year and the circumstances surrounding the country. From quiet family di...

Jesse W. Fell played a significant role in the development of Illinois in the early 1800s. He was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on N...

While most people know Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer before becoming President, few may realize he also had experience as a judge. As an atto...

Very little is known about Tommy Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's younger brother. Thomas Lincoln Jr. was named after his father and was born ...

Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his vital role as the leader in preserving the Union during the Civil War and beginning the process ( Eman...

Abraham Lincoln was the only President who was both a humorist and a literary artist. Lincoln's funny stories not only entertained peopl...

The following excerpts present Abraham Lincoln's parents and his early home life in an unfavorable light. The stigma which has rested on...

Lincoln's religious views have been the subject of much discussion. The following excerpts from letters signed by Lincoln himself are pr...