Abraham Lincoln

Graham Peck and Beth Hatt visit Community Voices to share how the Lincoln Legacy Lectures have broadened into providing continuing education for teachers through the expert guest speakers.

Tim Townsend is the Chief of Interpretation and Historian at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Ill. He spoke to Community Voices about Springfield’s rich history, which includes not only stories about Lincoln, but also other lesser-known stories about the people of color and immigrants who lived in Lincoln’s community.

Olivia Partlow, director, Lincoln Heritage Museum shares what the Lincoln, Illinois museum offers including its current 9-11 special exhibit and the Hawes family letters that provide a window to life at and away from battle during the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln's use of the founding principles of the U.S. to support equal rights is part of the discussion of the 2020 UIS Beaumont Endowed UIS Lincoln Legacy Lecture. Revisiting last year's presentation in preparation for the October 16, 2021 event on Lincoln & Anti-Racism.

Originally aired February 19, 2021.Michael Burlingame, UIS Distinguished Professor, joins Community Voices to reflect on Lincoln's birthday, Presidents…

The opening ceremony and first panel of the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies. Anne Moseley, acting director and UIS Chancellor Karen Whitney cut the ribbon.…

Graham Peck, UIS Distinguished Professor, joins Community Voices to reflect on Lincoln's birthday and Presidents Day. Transcript to follow.

Dr. Samuel Wheeler joins Community Voices to reflect on Lincoln's birthday and Presidents Day.Randy: You're listening to Community Voices on NPR Illinois…

A new report from the Illinois Auditor General found problems at the Springfield attraction that tells the story of Lincoln and maintains numerous…

Last weekend, lawmakers elected Don Harmon to be president of the Illinois Senate. It’s been described as a bitter fight, but it has nothing on some of…