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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.

Implements of Slavery

Shackles

These small wrought iron shackles from the Shrine’s collections were likely used as handcuffs to restrain an enslaved child or small adult. They were acquired by S.G. Boone from the Alexandria Slave Pen in Alexandria, Virginia. In operation between 1828 and 1861, the Alexandria Slave Pen was the site of the sale of tens of thousands of enslaved persons. The city was returned to American control by the United States armed forces in 1861 and the building was used as a military prison for the remainder of the war.

(Library of Congress)

Shown here, this image shows the interior of the Alexandria Slave Pen where these shackles were purchased. The building’s slave cells were torn down following the end of the war.

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Mission Statement

As a museum and memorial, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine seeks to deepen the understanding of President Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War and its impacts on generations of Americans through education, interaction, exhibition, and research.

Make a Donation

If you would like to make a donation to the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, please contact Nathan Gonzales, Curator at (909)798-7632 or heritage@akspl.org. Monetary donations can also be accepted online.

Volunteer

Become a Lincoln Shrine docent! Share your knowledge about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, or American History. Contact the Heritage Room at (909)798-7632 or heritage@akspl.org for more information.

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Contact Us

Research Center - (909) 798-7632

Museum - (909) 798-7636

125 West Vine Street Redlands, CA

 

Guided Tours

Guided tours are available by reservation for groups of 12 or more people. Please call (909)798-7632 for additional information.

Hours of Operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Closed major holidays

Copyright © 2025 · City of Redlands, All Rights Reserved

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine is a unit of the Special Collections Division of A.K. Smiley Public Library. The Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association, a 501 (c)3 tax deductible organization oversees the WLMA endowment.