On Display Now

The exhibit in the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research gallery is available for public viewing at the Allen County Public Library located at 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.

Monday to Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm  

Friday and Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm 

Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm 

The Lincolns at Home

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 exhibit can be viewed during normal library hours from December 20, 2025, through the end of 2026; there is no cost to visit.

The Lincolns of Springfield:

Explore Springfield, Illinois, through Lincoln’s lens. Discover how a young man at the start of his career grew into a devoted husband and father, a respected lawyer, and ultimately a rising political leader—shaped by the people, places, and challenges of Springfield.

The Lincolns in the White House:

Take an intimate look inside the Lincolns’ White House. Discover how the family navigated the weight of national tragedy alongside profound personal loss.

The Lincoln Family Photo Album:

Explore selections from the Lincoln family’s own photo album. Alongside images of family and friends, the Lincolns collected photographs of celebrities, politicians, and even their enemies.

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 before its gone:

He Belongs to the Ages – Mourning Abraham Lincoln:

At the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research in the Allen County Public Library’s Main downtown location, we’re highlighting a strength of the Lincoln Collection: Abraham Lincoln mourning artifacts. Upon Lincoln’s death at the hands of an assassin on April 15, 1865, grief for the martyred president spread across the North. In this exhibit available from October 1, 2025, through January 20, 2026, visitors can view a small selection of these artifacts, including death notices, funeral photographs, a funeral ticket, and a funeral sermon delivered in Lincoln’s honor from right here in Fort Wayne.