Two hundred years after his birth, the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln continues to fascinate and inspire. Born into poverty on the edge of an untamed frontier, his rise from obscurity to greatness has become a symbol of the universal hope that we can all improve our circumstances in life.
Lincoln's family life has also generated interest over the years. Although some claim that his marriage to the volatile Mary Todd was a burden to Abe, others point to the love that both parents clearly had for their four sons.
His twin great accomplishments, ending the scourge of American slavery while simultaneously preserving the Union of States during its most challenging crisis, have led many to name him American's greatest statesman.
Utilizing some of our finest manuscripts, artifacts, and broadsides the Lincoln Memorial Shrine is proud to host a special exhibit commemorating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
The Lincoln Memorial Shrine is organized to promote and encourage the study, understanding, preservation and appreciation of Abraham Lincoln and American history during the Civil War period for scholars, students and researchers. If you would like to visit the Lincoln Memorial Shrine for research purposes, please contact Don McCue, Curator at 909-798-7632 or visit the Heritage Room of A.K. Smiley Public Library. The Heritage Room hours are from 9 am – noon and 1 pm to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
