Events

The area covered by the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area is a busy place! Throughout the year, there is a lot going on, and you are our special guests to take part in all the activities. Use the calendar below to review all upcoming events, or check our listing of events.

We hope to see you soon!

Signature Event Information

Upcoming Events

Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Exhibit - Lincoln Log Cabin Site
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Tuesday, November 11, 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.

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Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Exhibit- Lincoln Heritage Museum
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - Thursday, October 30, 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.

Read more.

Film Premiere: From Courtroom to Capital
Thursday, November 6, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The public is invited to the premier of the new short film highlighting the people, places, and events on the 8th Judicial Circuit that prepared Abraham Lincoln for the national stage. 

The film "From Courtroom to Capital: Lincoln’s Path to the Presidency" will be shown on Thursday, November 6, 2025 starting at 7 pm. At 7:30, the film will be follwed by a panel discussion with  historians Sam Wheeler, John Lupton, Guy Fraker, and Kevin Christensen. The evening will end with a social hour with light refreshments. 

The event will be hosted at  The Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South Sixth Street in downtown Springfield, Illinois

There is no charge for the event, but attendees will need to reserve their attendance at the link below.

https://illinoistimestix.com/events/from-courtroom-to-capital-lincolns-path-to-the-presidency-11-6-2025

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Film Premiere: From Courtroom to Capital
Thursday, November 6, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The public is invited to the premier of the new short film highlighting the people, places, and events on the 8th Judicial Circuit that prepared Abraham Lincoln for the national stage. 

The film "From Courtroom to Capital: Lincoln’s Path to the Presidency" will be shown on Thursday, November 6, 2025 starting at 7 pm. At 7:30, the film will be follwed by a panel discussion with  historians Sam Wheeler, John Lupton, Guy Fraker, and Kevin Christensen. The evening will end with a social hour with light refreshments. 

The event will be hosted at  The Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South Sixth Street in downtown Springfield, Illinois

There is no charge for the event, but attendees will need to reserve their attendance at the link below.

https://illinoistimestix.com/events/from-courtroom-to-capital-lincolns-path-to-the-presidency-11-6-2025

Read more.

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