The Lincolns at Home

New Exhibit at the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research

In the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research at the Allen County Public Library, a new free exhibit spotlights President Abraham Lincoln’s family at home. Visitors are invited to take an intimate look at this historic first family, which through times of peace and times of war found comfort and companionship in one another. Journey through the family’s years in their hometown of Springfield, Illinois, to their time in the White House amidst the nation’s greatest crisis. Explore highlights from the Lincoln family’s own photo album which contains more than 600 photographs and is held right here in the Rolland Center. “The Lincolns at Home” exhibit can be viewed during normal Main Library hours from December 20, 2025, through the end of 2026.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm

Friday and Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm

Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm

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