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A Milestone Weekend for the ALA in Kalamazoo
On August 26, 2023, the Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) had the honor of participating in a momentous event in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The occasion? The unveiling of a new statue by artist Bill Wolfe, commemorating Abraham Lincoln’s singular visit to the state on August 28, 1856. This statue not only serves as a tribute to Lincoln but also marks his historic journey to Kalamazoo in support of John C. Fremont’s presidential campaign. Intriguingly, this was the only time Lincoln ever set foot in Michigan, making the event all the more significant. It not only allowed the ALA to engage with the community but also to reflect on the enduring relevance of Abraham Lincoln’s life and ideals. Click here for more.
Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture
On Friday, October 6th, 2023, the Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture will take place at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. The evening kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with refreshments and heavy hors d'oeuvres, followed by the main event at 7:00 p.m.
This free public lecture features Christopher Oakley and Michelle A. Krowl, two experts who merge traditional scholarship with cutting-edge technology to deepen our grasp of Abraham Lincoln's life and legacy. Krowl, curator of the Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress, will discuss the transformative role of digitization in preserving and accessing historical documents. Oakley, spearheading the Virtual Lincoln Project at the University of North Carolina Asheville, will delve into the digital techniques that pinpointed the exact spot where Lincoln gave his iconic Gettysburg Address.
