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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.

Senator Edward D. Baker

(Lincoln Memorial Shrine)

An Quaker Englishman by birth, Edward D. Baker immigrated to the United States with his family in 1816 at the age of 5.  As a young man Baker studied law, and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1830.  He and Abraham Lincoln became acquainted sometime around 1835, at the same time both were becoming involved in local politics.  Baker even defeated Lincoln for the Whig nomination from their district in Springfield in 1844.  Baker and Lincoln were such close friends that the Lincolns’ second son was named Edward Baker Lincoln.

Edward Baker and his family moved to San Francisco, California, in 1852, where he again worked as a lawyer.  He attempted to enter California politics, but with little success.  After Oregon was admitted to the Union in 1859, Baker moved there to run for the US Senate.  He was elected by the Oregon legislature in October, 1860.

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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.

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

 

Group 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 © 2023 · Lincoln Memorial Shrine, 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.