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Current News
Seeking Extras for 8th Judicial Circuit Video
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Looking for Lincoln is currently in the process of creating a documentary about Abraham Lincoln and his work and on the 8th Judicial Circuit.
LaHood Honored as a 2025 Heritage Champion
Saturday, February 15, 2025
The Alliance of National Heritage Areas (ANHA) honored Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) as a 2025 Heritage Champion. Rep. LaHood and three others were recognized during ANHA’s annual Congressional Breakfast and Awards Reception.
Eleven Illinois Communities Receive Grants for Lincoln-Related Projects
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Eleven entities have been awarded grants from the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, also known as Looking for Lincoln. The funds are designated for creating or refreshing exhibits in museums or visitor centers, creating digital interpretive projects
Upcoming Events
Journey to Freedom: Illinois' Underground Railroad Exhibit - Decatur
Sunday, March 2, 2025 - Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Looking for Lincoln presents the travelling exhibit, Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad. The courageous stories of freedom seekers, and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them, are highlighted in this new exhibit about the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Learn about the network of people, who often at great risk to themselves, collaborated to assist those searching for freedom and dignity.
Journey to Freedom: Illinois' Undeground Railroad Exhibit - Marshall
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Thursday, May 29, 2025
Looking for Lincoln presents the travelling exhibit, Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad. The courageous stories of freedom seekers, and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them, are highlighted in this new exhibit about the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Learn about the network of people, who often at great risk to themselves, collaborated to assist those searching for freedom and dignity.
Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Exhibit - Beardstown
Monday, May 5, 2025 - Friday, June 6, 2025
Looking for Lincoln presents the travelling exhibit, Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad. The courageous stories of freedom seekers, and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them, are highlighted in this new exhibit about the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Learn about the network of people, who often at great risk to themselves, collaborated to assist those searching for freedom and dignity.
Regional Highlight
During a court case at the Christian County Courthouse in Taylorville, Illinois Lincoln requested a "writ of quietus" from Judge David Davis. The pigs under the courthouse trying to stay cool were making so much noise Lincoln could not make his arguments to the jury. Today, this incident is marked by a statue of Abraham Lincoln and a pig on the lawn of the Christian County Courthouse in downtown Taylorville.