Lincoln Presidential Foundation

We are excited to announce that Sam Waterston will receive the 2025 Lincoln Leadership Prize, recognizing his extraordinary lifetime of service in the arts and beyond. Sam Waterston is renowned for his remarkable career in film, television, and theater. An Emmy Award winner with a career spanning decades, Waterston has garnered numerous accolades, including Golden Globe, SAG, Oscar, and Tony Award nominations. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of President Abraham Lincoln in the critically acclaimed play "Abe Lincoln in Illinois," which earned him a Tony nomination, as well as in other productions that have brought Lincoln’s legacy to life.?Beyond his acting, Sam has dedicated himself to humanitarian causes, including his leadership at Oceana and Refugees International. Save the Date: Join us in honoring Sam’s legacy on April 21st, 2025 in Chicago! For details: bit.ly/2025LLP #LincolnLeadershipPrize #SamWaterston #LawAndOrder #GraceAndFrankie #Theater #Film #Humanitarian #AbrahamLincoln #Leadership #SaveTheDate

Lincoln Presidential Foundation, in partnership with the Lincoln Home National Historic Site (NHS), Looking for Lincoln, and the Jewish Federation of Springfield, hosted members of the Julius Rosenwald Initiative for a viewing of the new Rosenwald documentary and renderings of the upcoming Julius Rosenwald exhibit. The exhibit and documentary, which will be featured at Rosenwald's boyhood home on the Lincoln Home Historic Site, are made possible through an Inclusive Storytelling Grant from the National Park Foundation and other generous donors.

?? Know Any Young Filmmakers in the Midwest? There are just six weeks left to encourage young creatives (ages 14-22) to enter the Lincoln Presidential Foundation's Latest Generation Film Contest. This is a unique opportunity for them to develop their filmmaking skills while exploring and preserving the history of their communities. ?? What's it about? The contest invites filmmakers to create a short 5-8 minute film on the theme "On This Land," highlighting untold stories and the rich history around them. Help inspire the next generation of storytellers—time is running out! ?? Learn more and share this opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gW5ndVCD This contest is made possible by a grant from The Better Angels Society through the Amy Margerum Berg Education Fund to the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. #OnThisLand #SupportYoungFilmmakers #FilmChallenge #LocalHistory #EncourageCreativity #LatestGenerationFilmContest

Exciting news! Our “Lincoln’s Springfield” exhibit has won an Interpretive Media Award from the National Association for Interpretation for excellence in exhibits. We thank National Association for Interpretation for this recognition. Located in the historic Corneau House at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, this youth-focused exhibit shares the diverse stories of six Springfield residents representing the promise and potential of the American experiment. We were delighted to create this exhibit in partnership with our National Park Service friends Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Our gratitude to the MG Nelson Family Foundation for their generous support of the project. We also thank McCullough Creative for their creative design services. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Haven’t visited yet? Stop by to experience award-winning history!?

Join us Thursday, November 14th at 7 p.m. CT for a live webinar with author Edward McClelland on his book, “Chorus of the Union: How Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas Set Aside Their Rivalry to Save the Nation.” Register for the live Zoom event here: https://lnkd.in/gnhF4qRh

Let us introduce you to the producers for our next documentary-making mentor session! In this session, Detroit PBS industry experts Robert Huck and David Crouse, co-creators of "Michigan: An American Portrait," will share their insights on documentary filmmaking in an engaging conversation with Matt Hamilton from the Michigan Learning Channel. Don’t miss this chance to get valuable guidance on crafting compelling stories that explore our communities' rich history, culture, and diverse experiences?with Detroit PBS! ?? When: Nov 13 ?? Time: 6:00 PM CST/ 7:00 PM EST ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVcEvy4s?

Build your documentary filmmaking skills with our free online mentor session on November 13th at 6 PM CST, featuring industry experts from Detroit PBS! In this mentor session, David Crouse, Robert Huck, and Matt Hamilton will discuss crafting compelling stories that explore the rich history, culture, and diverse experiences of our communities. ?? When: Nov 13 ?? Time: 6:00 PM CST ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVcEvy4s

??? Calling all storytellers!??? Join the Latest Generation Film Challenge and unleash your creativity with a short film about where you live. We’re excited to introduce our amazing producers for the upcoming documentary-making mentor session! Don’t miss this chance to learn from award-winning filmmakers at Twin Cities PBS as they share insights on storytelling, structure, archival resources, and editing tips to help you bring your ideas to life. ?? When: Saturday, Oct 26 ?? Time: 1:00 PM CST ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dNWikA5u This year’s contest theme, “On This Land,” encourages creators to explore and share stories rooted in the geography and places around them. This program is made possible by a generous grant from The Better Angels Society through the Amy Margerum Berg Education Fund to the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. ??? #Filmmaking #Mentorship #Storytelling #TwinCitiesPBS #LatestGenerationFilmChallenge #CreativeStorytelling

Hone your documentary filmmaking skills with our free online mentor session on October 26th at 1 PM CST, featuring Emmy award-winning history documentary producers from Twin Cities PBS! In this mentor session, Daniel Pierce Bergin, Kevin Dragseth, and Leya Hale will discuss storytelling, structure, archival resources, and editing tips and tricks to create content that brings the past to life. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gM5386dn

Explore your documentary filmmaking potential with our free online mentor session on October 15th at 4 PM CST, featuring experts Stacy Robinson and Rita Coburn. This mentor session will showcase various tools, including incorporating historical footage and creative strategies for scenarios where such material is scarce. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into crafting compelling and rich narratives in character and historical depth. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gnYPRcEV