Abraham Lincoln on the Web

Abraham Lincoln Research Site
Comprehensive research site devoted to Lincoln's personal life outside of the presidency. Includes biographical information on his genealogy (and pets!) Additional sites focus on Lincoln's assassination and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.

The Civil War
More than 3,000 pages of Civil War resources describe battles, confederate and union generals, slavery and historic events during each year of the war. The site also includes original newspapers, photographs and illustrations from the Civil War era.

National Park Service: Lincoln Home
This historic landmark boasts Lincoln's house in Illinois restored to its original appearance. Be sure to check out his birthplace in Kentucky. Take the virtual tour of Lincoln's homes.

The Lincoln Institute
The organization studies the president's impact on the American political system. Features include interactive maps, which illustrate the spread of slavery, draft riots, Lincoln's visits to Philadelphia and his home in Illinois.

American President: Abraham Lincoln
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia offers web resources on Lincoln and his presidency. Political focus includes biographical information on the First Lady, members of the Cabinet and Lincoln's staff.

Mr. Lincoln and Friends
A site dedicated to influential people in Lincoln's life including family, preachers, lawyers and journalists. Resources identify Lincoln's political opponents and friends from members of Congress to union officers.

Lincoln Chronology
Find out about Lincoln's daily activities with the Today's Day in Lincoln's Life tool. This site chronicles each day of Lincoln's life including parties, presidential conferences and diplomatic meetings.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Experience Lincoln's life and legacy through the site's interactive timeline, virtual exhibits and video clips.

Abraham Lincoln Art Gallery
The gallery displays comprehensive collections of Lincoln artwork. Artifacts include sculptures, photographs and analytical essays.

American Experience: The Time of the Lincolns
This PBS special supplements the film Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided with maps, Civil War experiences and virtual tours of slave quarters. The website provides information on the Civil War through spy accounts, interactive maps of the Underground Railroad and Lincoln's political party.

The Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln's law career from his legal education to his practice and federal court cases.

The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop
For the bookworm, the Chicago-based bookshop offers books, Lincoln paraphernalia, autographs and original documents.

Mr. Lincoln and Freedom
Another site that chronicles Lincoln's fight for freedom in the Civil War. The site features pre-Civil War tensions, battles and Lincoln's famous speeches.

Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project
The university library highlights Lincoln's later years in Illinois (1830-1861). This interactive database includes writings, audio materials, debate transcripts and Illinois historic artifacts.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency: Lincoln Tomb
The Lincoln Tomb holds the remains of Lincoln, his wife and three of their sons in Springfield, Illinois. The IHPA supplies information on preservation projects, visitor hours and the monument's architectural history.

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The commission honors Lincoln's legacy through educational programs and the planning of bicentennial celebrations in 2009.