‘Undying Words’ Exhibit Celebrates the Writings of Abraham Lincoln

By Maryann Yin 

Abraham LincolnHave you ever felt inspired by the writings of the sixteenth U.S. president? The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum is hosting the “Undying Words: Lincoln 1858-1865” exhibit.

Visitors will be able to see more than 120 items on display including documents, a pair of gloves, a carriage, slave shackles, Lincoln’s death bed, and the pen he used to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. A closing date has been scheduled for February 28, 2016.

Here’s more about this program: “A powerful look at Lincoln’s greatest words and how they helped end slavery in America. ‘Undying Words’ explores the most important speeches of Lincoln’s career, showing how his views on slavery evolved as he sought to hold the country together.”