A Lincoln Collection Christmas

Come to The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research for a special exhibit highlighting historic items depicting Christmas in Abraham Lincoln’s time. You will enjoy postcards illustrating artists’ renditions of Lincoln family Christmas celebrations, a Christmas lithograph from a December 26, 1863 “Harper’s Weekly,” and a November 1870 letter written by Mary Todd Lincoln discussing Christmas […]

Come to The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research for a special exhibit highlighting historic items depicting Christmas in Abraham Lincoln’s time. You will enjoy postcards illustrating artists’ renditions of Lincoln family Christmas celebrations, a Christmas lithograph from a December 26, 1863 “Harper’s Weekly,” and a November 1870 letter written by Mary Todd Lincoln discussing Christmas gifts for her granddaughter. While at the Center, enjoy the other amazing exhibits. This special Christmas exhibit is available from the Night of Lights through January 15, 2023.