Lincoln Visited Here 150 Years Ago Today
150 years ago today on February 14, 1861, Abraham Lincoln stopped for a meal at the tiny village of Cadiz Junction, Ohio during his Inauguration Journey from Springfield to Washington.…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Pittsburgh to Cleveland February 15, 1861
The morning of February 15, 1861 found Abraham Lincoln speaking to a crowd of about 5,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He had spent the night in the grandest hotel in the…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey – Cleveland to Buffalo February 16, 1861
Abraham Lincoln wasn’t feeling well 150 years ago today, on February 16, 1861. He had been traveling on a cold train for five days and attempting to speak to countless…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Buffalo To Albany February 18, 1861
The day of rest was over now for Abraham Lincoln and his family 150 years ago today as they resumed the Inauguration Journey with a very early departure from Buffalo,…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Albany to New York City February 19, 1861
Abraham and Mary Lincoln and their children had been traveling for eight days when the arose on the morning of February 19, 1861 for the next leg of the Inauguration…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey New York City, February 20, 1861
Abraham and Mary Lincoln had a full day in New York City 150 years ago today on February 20, 1861. They and their children spent the previous night at the…
Book Review: A New Birth Of Freedom: The Visitor
In 1849, an Illinois politician is departing Washington City to return home to the prairie after a single term as a member of Congress. The tall, gangly man is accompanied…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey New York City to Philadelphia February 21, 1861
Abraham Lincoln left New York City 150 years ago today, February 21, 1861 with that day’s destination of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on his Inauguration Journey. But between those two cities, Lincoln…
Lincoln's Inaugural Journey February 22, 1861 In Philadelphia
By February 22, 1861, Abraham Lincoln and his family had been traveling for twelve long days on the Inauguration Journey to Washington City, as the nation’s capital was called in…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Arrival In Washington February 23, 1861
Abraham Lincoln’s Inauguration Journey ended 150 years ago today, February 23, 1861 with his arrival in Washington City. He and his family, along with other associates, had been traveling since…