When you think about famous figures in American history, there are many many names to take into consideration but two in ...

The new musical explores the complex friendship between the president and the famed abolitionist. We spoke with co-lyricist ...

The film explores the life of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting his humble beginnings as a poor farm boy in Kentucky, his limited ...

Major General John C. Fremont issued an emancipation proclamation in St. Louis, freeing slaves in Missouri, a bold move that ...

The Ontario County Historical Society in Canandaigua has obtained a number of presidential artifacts over the years.

With Abraham Lincoln’s 216th birthday Feb. 12 and Presidents’ Day Feb. 17, the lives of previous U.S. presidents can provide ...

Both Trump and Lincoln treat a group of people as lepers—i.e., Palestinians and blacks—who should be removed from society and denied property rights in their ...

The paint scheme of locomotive No. 1616 will feature “the unique colors of Lincoln’s era,” UP (NYSE: UNP) said in a press release. It also honors steam locomotive No. 119, one of the two engines ...

Check out the latest exhibits and events Central Illinois museums, galleries and historic sites have to offer.

America is marking Presidents' Day with protests against President Trump's policies, including government cuts and ...

The USS Stockdale returned to Naval Base San Diego after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of ...