Lincoln Lives On
New Films, Conversations, and Commemorations
Save the Date: The ALA’s 2026 Celebration
Mark your calendar for the Abraham Lincoln Association’s annual celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, held in downtown Springfield, Illinois.
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, join us for the Birthday Banquet at 6:00 p.m. as we commemorate the 217th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth with an evening of fellowship, reflection, and distinguished speakers.
The celebration continues on Friday, February 13, 2026, with the Benjamin P. Thomas Symposium and Thomas F. Schwartz Lunch, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Both events will take place at the President Lincoln Hotel, located in the heart of Springfield.
Please plan to join us for these hallmark gatherings honoring Lincoln’s life and legacy. Additional details, including registration information and featured speakers, will be announced soon.
Lincoln250.org
We’re pleased to highlight Lincoln250.org, a joint collaboration of the Abraham Lincoln Association and the Lincoln Group of Washington, D.C. This dynamic site invites visitors to “renew the promise of the Declaration”—bringing to life Lincoln’s ideals in our own age.
Through features, blog essays, event listings, and an interactive “Chat with Lincoln” interface, Lincoln250.org makes the story of Abraham Lincoln relevant and responsive. Whether you wish to explore his principles, engage with current debates over liberty and equality, or stay informed about commemoration projects, this site serves as a digital crossroads for Lincoln’s legacy.
We encourage you to visit and bookmark Lincoln250.org. Use it to expand your understanding, share with curious minds, and connect with a broader audience committed to honoring Lincoln’s enduring promise.
The Lincoln Log Podcast: Brad Ricca on Lincoln’s Ghost
In the latest episode of The Lincoln Log podcast, we sit down with award-winning author Brad Ricca to discuss his riveting new book, Lincoln’s Ghost: Houdini’s War on Spiritualism and the Dark Conspiracy Against the American Presidency. Ricca takes listeners into one of the strangest and most gripping chapters of American history—when Harry Houdini launched a crusade against fraudulent mediums, séances, and a Spiritualist movement that reached all the way to the White House.
Ricca, author of Mrs. Sherlock Holmes, True Raiders, Olive the Lionheart, and Super Boys, brings his trademark blend of deep archival research and cinematic storytelling to this eerie tale of belief, deception, and power. Listen to the conversation on Spotify, other podcast mediums, or watch it on YouTube, and discover how Lincoln’s Ghost uncovers the uneasy intersection of faith, fame, and politics in post-Civil War America.
From Courtroom to Capital: Lincoln’s Path to the Presidency
Looking for Lincoln invites you to the premiere of a new short film, From Courtroom to Capital: Lincoln’s Path to the Presidency, which explores how the people, places, and cases along Illinois’s 8th Judicial Circuit shaped Abraham Lincoln’s rise to national leadership. The event will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South Sixth Street in downtown Springfield, Illinois.
The evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with the film premiere, followed by a 7:30 panel discussion featuring historians Sam Wheeler, John Lupton, Guy Fraker, and Kevin Christensen. A social hour with light refreshments will conclude the night at 8:00 p.m.
There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, please visit this link.