The Lincoln Memorial Shrine

A Lincoln Museum in Redlands, CA

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.

Educational Resources

Research Center

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine is part of the Special Collection Division of A.K. Smiley Public Library. Research collections include original manuscripts, newspapers, photographs, objects, and ephemeral materials, as well as books, magazines, and journals. These remarkable collections are available to scholars, students, and researchers who are interested in learning more about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Check out the book catalog online.

The research center is located in the Heritage Room of Smiley Library. To make a research appointment, submit a request via the online portal, or by calling (909)798-7632 or emailing heritage@akspl.org. Appointments are available Tuesday – Saturday 10am-12pm & 1-5pm and will only be finalized when confirmed by Special Collections staff.

Group Tours

Tour at Lincoln Memorial Shrine

Are you on the calendar committee for your group or organization? Do you need a history outing for your school group? Book your tour at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine!

The Shrine offers guided tours for groups of 12 or more adults or school aged children, Tuesdays – Saturdays from 9:30am to Noon (parents and chaperones excluded from total for school tours). School tours are tailored for students 3rd grade and above and include a group activity.

Please contact the Heritage Room at (909)798-7632 or heritage@akspl.org for additional information or to schedule your guided tour of the museum.

Learning Tools

Illustration of Abraham Lincoln

The Life of Abraham Lincoln

Timeline of Lincoln’s Life

Timeline of the Civil War

Lincoln Shrine Activity Worksheet

Abraham Lincoln Timeline Activity

Civil War Timeline Activity

Lincoln Beard Activity

Three Branches of Govt Activity

Inland Empire Civil War Round Table

Artistic image of Civil War soldiers

Are you interested in learning more about the Civil War?
Join the Inland Empire Civil War Round Table or find them on Facebook.

More Historical Resources

Illustration of Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC

Are you interested in visiting other sites related to Abraham Lincoln? Visit the White House Historical Association’s “Sharing White House History about Abraham Lincoln” to discover Lincoln-related sites to add to your next road trip.

To learn more about the Civil War in southern California, visit the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington and Fort Tejon State Historic Park in Lebec.

If you’ll be visiting northern California, don’t miss the Fort Point National Historic Site and the Presidio in San Francisco, or explore the online resources of the California State Military Museum.