Proud of our team! Thank you @NAIinterpret for this recognition. It was an honor to work on this project with our good friends @LincolnHomeNPS and the design folks at McCullough Creative!
Our “Lincoln’s Springfield” exhibit has won an Interpretive Media Award from the National Association for Interpretation for excellence in exhibits. Thank you @naiinterpreters for this recognition.
Your story on the big screen: opportunity alert for creators in the Midwest! The Latest Generation Film Contest invites you to make your voice heard in a 5-8 minute documentary film. Open to 14-22 year olds. Video: https://t.co/Rp60MPZYJH
Learnmore: https://t.co/t8eR8VmZdU
We thank Pres. Biden for designating the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. Our Foundation is proud to have been part of a multi-year effort and diverse coalition advocating for federal protection of this site, which now fills a critical gap in the National Park System
We thank Pres. Biden for designating the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. Our Foundation is proud to have been part of a multi-year effort and diverse coalition advocating for federal protection of this site, which now fills a critical gap in the National Park System
Honored to be a part of the @braverangels 2024 convention. Tonight, I'll be screening @LincolnPresFdn's two acclaimed historical documentaries followed by a discussion with delegates. Looking forward to the conversation!
Prior to our event featuring @DorisKGoodwin last week, we were honored to show her around Springfield, IL. Special thanks to our friends @LincolnHomeNPS for giving her a fantastic tour of the Lincoln family residence and showing her the new youth exhibit we created together.
Thanks to the 450+ supporters who attended our event featuring @DorisKGoodwin in conversation with our CEO @Erin_Mast! Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: Julie & William Cellini, @IChooseINB, @Isringhausen, and The Pecori Family. It was an inspiring evening for all!
Thank you @BrendaMallory46 and @AsstSecEstenoz for visiting IL and hearing why the Springfield community and its national partners supports the #SpringfieldRaceRiot National Monument. Designating this site would allow @NatlParkService to tell a fuller story of American history.
More recognition for "Fortifying Our Democracy," our newest documentary series! If you haven't had a chance to see it yet (total run time <30 minutes), see the link below to watch!
Our newest film series just won 2 @tellyawards, for a total of 4 awards! "Fortifying Our Democracy" explores the timely message of Lincoln’s Lyceum Address. Thank you to @IronMountain and all involved. https://t.co/HlexWZU5Hu
Thank you to all who made our Lincoln Leadership Prize event honoring Jon Meacham so wonderful! The event also featured the Wayne Whalen "Charity for All Award" to Edward J. Wehmer, Sr., Founder and Chairman of Wintrust Bank for his incredible civic leadership.
We received a major grant from The Better Angels Society to relaunch and reintroduce the “Latest Generation Film Contest” for Midwest filmmakers (ages 14-22). For more: https://t.co/mEneGRWvRu
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Two for Two!
Our second documentary series "Fortifying Our Democracy" received TWO Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts 2024 Awards of Excellence, their highest honor!
Thank you to Iron Mountain for your generous support. Watch here: https://t.co/HlexWZTxRW
#CommunicatorAwards
Don't miss our event with @DorisKGoodwin!
On June 11th at 7 PM CT at the Hoogland Theater in Springfield, IL., Goodwin will share insights from "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s," with Foundation CEO @Erin_Mast.
For tickets: https://t.co/tPy4CWjgMJ
Capped off the week with a tour of The Obama Presidential Center construction site. It's always exciting to see a new museum in creation! Thanks to the good folks at @ObamaFoundation for the tour.
Join us for an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin!
Discover "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" on June 11th at 7 PM CT at the Hoogland Theater in Springfield, IL.
Grab your tickets today!: https://t.co/tPy4CWjgMJ
Join us this Wed. April 10th at 7pm central for a live webinar featuring our short documentary series followed by a discussion with featured scholars Dr. Angela Ray @NorthwesternU and @ProfMSinha@UConn moderated by our CEO @Erin_Mast.
Register Here: https://t.co/PDYE9qkSRj