Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum

04/23/2026

We would like to share our photos of the Liberty's Path: America's Journey to 250 event. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped to make the program a success!

Explore this photo album by Lincoln Memorial University on Flickr!

04/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Liberty’s Path: America’s Path to 250. From living history camps and speakers to demonstrations and family activities, it was a joy to see history come alive. We’re grateful to all our participants, partners and visitors who helped make the celebration so special!

04/18/2026

Today’s schedule of speakers.

04/18/2026

Claiborne County Schools is proud to celebrate Nate Seals for his outstanding achievement!

Nate represented Claiborne High School at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum as the winner of the Liberty’s Path Essay Contest, part of America’s Path to 250, a national commemoration of the founding of the United States.

His essay highlighted the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson, exploring his early years, his role during the American Revolution, and his time as president.

We are incredibly proud of Nate for representing Claiborne County with excellence and sharing his passion for history.

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

We would like to congratulate MHS junior Autumn Adams on winning the America 250 “Liberty’s Path” Essay Contest. Her essay was selected among students in grades 9–12 from local schools and focused on what life was like in America during the early republic.

Autumn’s essay thoughtfully explored the tension between Thomas Jefferson’s “all men are created equal” writings and the reality that many early Americans were denied those unalienable rights, including women, enslaved people, and Native Americans.

She will have the honor of presenting her work at the Lincoln Memorial University America 250 celebration.

Congratulations, Autumn, on an outstanding achievement—we are proud of you!

01/22/2026

12/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Visions of Christmas Past! We loved welcoming the community for an afternoon of hot chocolate, cookie decorating, festive crafts, and a special visit from Santa. Your holiday cheer made the museum feel truly magical.

We have more exciting events on the way in the new year. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date with everything happening at ALLM!

11/25/2025

Susan Parker, Programming Coordinator/Museum Educator, visited Clinch-Powell Head Start classrooms at TNT, Springdale, and Ellen Myers. Each child received a copy of the book, "Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving," and created native corn with a beading craft.

If you would like to sponsor programming like this for the Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum, please contact us at 423-869-6583.