2015 - Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War - Traveling Exhibit

A Civil War Chronology

This exhibit uses illustrations and a timeline to examine the political, military and social aspects of the Civil War, including the origins of the conflict as well as the Reconstruction Era. Curator: Bradley Tolppanen

A Civil War Chronology

This exhibit uses illustrations and a timeline to examine the political, military and social aspects of the Civil War, including the origins of the conflict as well as the Reconstruction Era. Curator: Bradley Tolppanen

The Words of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln delivered many famous speeches and has been called by historians the “eloquent president.” This poster displays excerpts from Lincoln’s most noteworthy addresses, including the “House Divided” speech and the Second...

Portraits of Abraham Lincoln (Part 1)

A collection of eight photographic portraits of Abraham Lincoln will be displayed, from the earliest-known photograph of him probably taken in 1846 in Springfield, IL, to the last photograph taken on March 6, 1865, in Washington, D.C...

Portraits of Abraham Lincoln (Part 2)

A collection of eight photographic portraits of Abraham Lincoln will be displayed, from the earliest-known photograph of him probably taken in 1846 in Springfield, IL, to the last photograph taken on March 6, 1865, in Washington, D.C...

Ford's Theatre

Ford’s Theatre has been known for more than 150 years as the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. This exhibit will document the history of the building itself, provide a look at popular stage and musical theater of the Civil...

The Many Faces of Lincoln

Photographs played an important part in Lincoln’s presidential campaign and presidency. In a time without television, photographs were often the first visual introduction people received to the president. Advances in the...

Constitution of the United States

This exhibit provides images of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and first three amendments to the Constitution, along with a transcription of the text. Curator: Bradley Tolppanen

Coles County Soldiers in the Illinois Regiments

This exhibit provides information on the service of the more than 2,000 soldiers from Coles County that served in the Illinois regiments during the Civil War. Curator: Bradley Tolppanen

Lincoln and the Civil War in Fiction

Experience the political turmoil, wartime atmosphere, and transformative cultural changes of the American Civil War years by reading fiction set during this time. Topics include slavery and emancipation, Civil War battles, daily life in...

Cartoon Politics (Part 1)

Through an exploration of the exhibit themes as portrayed in editorial cartoons of the period, Cartoon Politics addresses the roles of visual representation and humor in communicating political commentary to an audience at-large. Curator...

Cartoon Politics (Part 2)

Through an exploration of the exhibit themes as portrayed in editorial cartoons of the period, Cartoon Politics addresses the roles of visual representation and humor in communicating political commentary to an audience at-large. Curator...

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

Charleston Riot of 1864: The Civil War Comes to Town

This exhibit depicts the events of March 28, 1864, when a group of Southern sympathizers clashed on Charleston’s courthouse square with a contingent of Union soldiers at home on leave. Curator: Robert Hillman

Gardner's Sketchbook

In 1866 photographer Alexander Gardner published a two-volume work containing prints of approximately 100 photographs he had taken in the field during the Civil War. Selected photos from that collection were on display as part of Booth...

Lincoln and the Civil War

The Ballenger Teachers Center displayed a variety of materials related to President Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era, including children’s literature on the topic.