Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial 2009
Discover Lincoln's connections to Kansas history.
If I went West, I think I would
go to Kansas.
--Abraham Lincoln
In December 1859 Abraham Lincoln came to Kansas campaigning for the presidency. He visited several
towns in northeast, including Leavenworth and Atchison during
a week-long sojourn.
Lincoln would continue to share an interest in the new state, later commenting that he might like to "go to Kansas."
Discover the connections between Lincoln and Kansas as the nation prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
We invite you to let us know what schools, streets, buildings, parks, and other sites in your community are named for Abraham Lincoln, so we can share this information on our website. Please complete this response form.
Articles
"Boston Corbett, avenger
of Lincoln"
"The Honorable Abe Lincoln on
Kansas Soil"
"Kansas
Troubles, This Week in Territorial History"
"Lane & Lincoln: A Mysterious Connection"
"S. C. Pomeroy
and the New England Emigrant Aid Company, 1854-1858 [Part One]"
"Stephen A. Douglas"
Documents
Abraham Lincoln to Mark W. Delahay
Civil War Pamphlets - Lincoln and the Presidency
John McArthur to Abraham Lincoln
Letter from M.W. Delahay
Letter from Marcus Parrott
Robert Crozier to Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Ewing, Jr. to Abraham Lincoln
Exhibits
Lincoln
in Kansas, January 29, 2009 -- August 2, 2009
Coming -- a new traveling exhibit on Lincoln, for 2009
Events
Kansas Day at the Museum and Kansas Day at the Capitol, January 29, 2009, will focus on a Lincoln theme.
Sundown Film Festival, summer 2009, will feature films on Lincoln
Historical Markers
Lincoln in Elwood Kansas
For Kids
Lincoln's Hat (PDF)
Kansas Kaleidoscope, December 2008/January 2009, will feature Abraham Lincoln
Images
Illustration of Abraham Lincoln
Illustration of Abraham Lincoln
Illustration of Abraham Lincoln
Photograph of Abraham Lincoln
Photograph of Abraham Lincoln
Photograph of Abraham Lincoln
Objects
Ball Gown worn to Lincoln Inaugural
Delahay portraits
Lombard Banner presented to Lincoln
Memento of Lincoln's Assassination
Sites
See a list of sites in Kansas that are planning special activities, tours, and exhibits in honor of the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
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