Lincoln in Word, Image and History
Here are some of the exhibitions, Web sites and books devoted to Abraham Lincoln:
Smithsonian Institution, Washington
AMERICAN ART MUSEUM, Eighth and F Streets, NW. Through Jan. 18, 2010, “The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln’s Inaugural Ball,” with artifacts including an invitation and menu.
AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. Through Jan. 4, “Gettysburg Address,” a rarely exhibited copy, hand written by Lincoln. Opening Jan. 16, “Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life,” with 60 items from his life, including a tool he used to cut wood and the top hat he wore on the night of his assassination; and “America’s New Birth of Freedom,” which features documents from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Ill., including letters and a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, Eighth and F Streets, NW. Through July 5, “One Life: The Mask of Lincoln,” a display of portraits from the gallery’s collection. Information: (202) 633-1000; gosmithsonian.com/lincoln....
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Smithsonian Institution, Washington
AMERICAN ART MUSEUM, Eighth and F Streets, NW. Through Jan. 18, 2010, “The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln’s Inaugural Ball,” with artifacts including an invitation and menu.
AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. Through Jan. 4, “Gettysburg Address,” a rarely exhibited copy, hand written by Lincoln. Opening Jan. 16, “Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life,” with 60 items from his life, including a tool he used to cut wood and the top hat he wore on the night of his assassination; and “America’s New Birth of Freedom,” which features documents from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Ill., including letters and a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, Eighth and F Streets, NW. Through July 5, “One Life: The Mask of Lincoln,” a display of portraits from the gallery’s collection. Information: (202) 633-1000; gosmithsonian.com/lincoln....