On Display Now

Three large exhibit cases in the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research are available for public viewing any time the Center is open. The displays cover three themes:

Gettysburg:

Our “Gettysburg” case features photographs, postcards, a songster, a map, a newspaper clipping, and more. These items tell the story of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Learn more about the battle, its impact, and the memory of those fateful days. This case also includes a bust sculpted in 2007 by Fort Wayne native Willis S. Clark.

Indiana Civil War Soldiers:

Among the featured items in our “Indiana Civil War Soldiers” case, you will find photographs, letters, documents, and 3-D items. Explore what it meant to be a Hoosier soldier during the Civil War, from enlistment to discharge and reunions. In this case, you can expect to see John Wilkins’s journal and many more items from our Hoosier soldiers.

Wartime President:

Finally, our “Wartime President” case includes photographs, songsters, and pamphlets, among other items. Through these items, learn more about the decisions made by President Abraham Lincoln as he led the nation through a Civil War. One featured item, in this case, is on loan from the Indiana State Museum and is an 1864 campaign pin.

In addition to the three large exhibit cases, the Rolland Center also has a smaller case which is rotated more frequently. Check out this temporary exhibit:

Mary Lincoln and Mental Health:

Our new exhibit case was unveiled on May 1, 2024, in commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month at the Allen County Public Library. This case features photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings from the last score of Mary’s life as her struggle with her mental health becomes apparent. Notable items include a photograph of Mary with the “spirit” of her husband standing behind her and a transcript of her treatment while in an asylum. The nineteenth century was a time of vast social change, including how mental health was viewed; however, Mary didn’t have the avenues of support that can be found today. The exhibit will be open to the public and available to view until May 29, 2024.

On Display Now

Gettysburg:

Indiana Civil War Soldiers:

Wartime President:

Mary Lincoln and Mental Health:

On Display in the Vault

Lincoln & his Pre-presidency Occupations

Funerals and Mourning for the Fallen President

Lincoln & his Time in the White House