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This Section was updated on 29 July 2010


Virtual Book Signing™
 

Join us on October 9, 2010 at 12:00 noon, online or in the book shop as we welcome Earl Hess to talk about his new book, Into the Crater: The Mine Attack at Petersburg also on the program is Chris Hartley, talking about his book, Stonewan's Raid. Learn more and order a book at Virtual Book Signing.

 

 

Virtual Book Signing™
 

Join us on October 23, 2010 at 12:00 noon, online or in the book shop as we welcome James Lander to talk about his new book, Lincoln and Darwin: Shared Visions of Race, Science, and Religion. Learn more and order a book at Virtual Book Signing.

 

 

Virtual Book Signing™
 

Join us on October 26, 2010 at 3:30 pm, online or in the book shop as we welcome James Swanson to talk about his new book, Bloody Crimes: The Chase For Jefferson Davis and the Death Pageant for Lincoln's Corpse. Learn more and order a book at Virtual Book Signing.

 

 

Virtual Book Signing™
 

Join us on October 30, 2010 at 12:00 noon, online or in the book shop as we welcomeRon Chernow to talk about his new book, George Washington: A Life. Learn more and order a book at Virtual Book Signing.

 

 

The Pier Antiques Show
 

Join us and other Professional Autograph Dealers Association (PADA) members members are New York City's largest Antique Show on November 13 -14. At 55th St. and 12th Ave., on the Hudson River, this show features over 500 antique dealers and will have over 20 PADA members in attendance. It is the largest PADA show ever. Learn more.

 

 

The 15th Annual Lincoln Forum Symposium
 

This year's theme is The Coming of the Civil War: Enter Lincoln, Exit the South. This is the first year of a five-year focus on the Civil War Sesquicentennial. Join fellow Lincoln Forum members from November 16th through the 18th at the Wyndham Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. We will be bringing books and other artifacts. Learn more.

 

 

Middle Tennessee Civil War Show and Sale
 

Join us at the Middle Tennessee Civil War Show and Sale December 4th and 5th at the Williamson City Agricultural Expo Park in Franklin, TN. This show has grown from a small gathering of Civil War enthusiasts and relic hunters in 1986 to become the largest Civil War show in the country, now featuring over 1000 tables of authentic Civil War relics, artifacts and memorabilia from the nation's top dealers and collectors. Attracting thousands of attendees from all 50 states. Learn more at their web site.

 

 



Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum
 

Exhibited are many rare items - the cane Lincoln carried that fateful night at Ford's Theatre, two life masks, the tea set he and Mary Todd used in their home in Springfield, and numerous other artifacts.  Approximately 30,000 books, manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, paintings and sculptures tell the story of President Lincoln and the Civil War period in America's history.

 

 

Abraham Presidential Lincoln Library and Museum
 

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library is the premier repository for materials relating to the life of Abraham Lincoln and the history of the Prairie State. The Library is a public, non-circulating research facility that contains material on all aspects of Illinois' history. Particularly noteworthy are the Library's holdings in published resources,  manuscripts,  newspapers,  audiovisual, and Lincolniana.

Located in Springfield, IL, the museum has just hosted its 1 millionth visitor.

 

 

 

Abraham Lincoln Research Site
 

Created by a retired history teacher, this site features a wealth of material on Lincoln's home life as well as a very focused account of the national mourning that followed Lincoln's assassination.

 
 
Civil War Round Table
 

Celebrating 60 years of Civil War scholarship, the first Civil War Round Table started in this book shop. This link will take you to their web site.

 

 

Civil War Weapons Search
 

Civil War Weapons Search is a nationally recognized business that provides serial number identification of Civil War period firearms at a very low cost. Their mission is to provide affordable, quality Civil War research to enthusiasts of all ages.

 

 

Chicago History Museum
 

The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history. Our ability to illuminate the past is a reminder of what really happened once upon a time, sheds light on the present, and compellingly informs the future.

 

 

Graphic Conservation Company
 

This site is for Graphic Conservation Company. A leader in the field, they use the latest techniques in paper conservation, but we are not just technicians. We apply the craftsmanship of the artist, the knowledge of the scientist, and the concern of the historian. They also maintain a lively discussion at their blog spot.

 

 

Hildene
 

Robert Todd Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, became Chairman of the largest corporation in America at the turn of the 20th century. He built his Georgian Revival mansion in the scenic Vermont village of Manchester in 1905 and it became home to only Lincoln descendants until 1975. It is an example of the “Great American Story” and the story of the Lincoln family’s love affair with Vermont. An historic home, gardens, trails, woods and farm set on 412 preserved acres of quintessential Vermont landscape.

 

 

Library of Congress
 

The Library of Congress web page is a gateway to a national treasure. Be sure to visit the American Memory Collection.

 
Lincoln at 200
 

Lincoln at 200 is a collaborative project of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, the Chicago History Museum, and the Newberry Library. The Institute for Museum and Library Services has generously provided funding for this Web exhibition as part of a series of initiatives to commemorate the Lincoln bicentennial. All three institutions collaborated in planning public programs in Chicago for the bicentennial year.

 

 

Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
 

Across the country communities, organizations and individuals have already begun to plan parades, museum exhibitions, performances, art installations and much more. In the months and years to come, this website will serve as a resource for those planning events and observances and for those looking forward to participating in them.

 

 

The Lincoln Institute
 

The Lincoln Institute concentrates on providing support and assistance to scholars and groups involved in the study of the life of American's 16th President and the impact he had on the preservation of the Union, the emancipation of black slaves, and the development of democratic principles which have found worldwide application. Featured pages include Mr. Lincoln and the Founders, Mr. Lincoln and Freedom, Mr. Lincoln and Friends, Mr. Lincoln and New York and Mr. Lincoln's White House.

 

 

The Lincoln Forum
 

The Lincoln Forum is an assembly of people who share a deep interest in the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. The Lincoln Forum supports all Civil War and Lincoln groups that similarly strive to help succeeding generations learn and benefit from the study of Lincoln.

 
The Manuscript Society
 

An international organization of persons and institutions devoted to the collection preservation use and enjoyment of autographs and manuscripts.

 

 

National Parks & Conservation Association
 

Provides information regarding this nonprofit organization and its commitment to preserving national parks and other historic sites.

 

 

Pritzker Military Library

 

The Mission of the Pritzker Military Library is to acquire and maintain a collection of materials and develop appropriate programs focusing on the concept of the Citizen Soldier as an essential element for the preservation of democracy.

 

 

Professional Autograph Dealers Association, Inc.
 

Whether buying, selling or appraising autographs, this organization assures you quality and integrity. All PADA members adhere to a strict code of ethics. Visit our Events section (above) for details on PADA shows.

 

 

The Rail Splitter
 

Dedicated to the field of Lincoln collecting for both the expert and the novice, Rail Splitter publishes a quarterly journal, hosts a yearly auction and sponsors Lincoln events every two years.

 

 

The Surratt House
 

The Surratt House Museum houses many artifacts from the Lincoln Assassination, the also sponsor tours that trace the escape route taken by John Wilkes Booth.

 

 

World Talk Radio: Civil War
 

World Talk Radio brings you the most renowned civil war experts and entertaining enthusiasts ever assembled. Listen live Fridays, at 9 AM Pacific. Check the archives each week for a new and captivating exploration of politics, personalities, and military campaigns.

 
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