The roots of Black History Month are credited with growing from Chicago’s Black History Weeks – thanks to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson- in the summer of 1915.

Newtown Historical Society will celebrate Presidents Day with a talk about the much loved Abraham Lincoln. “Abraham Lincoln, ...

For all his modesty and wartime preoccupation, the 16th president was one of the most photographed men of his time, with a ...

In recognition of Black History Month in February, MassLive asked readers to nominate Black leaders doing important work across the state. The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to 1915 ...

Jacksonville Area Museum is among 11 organizations that have been awarded grants from Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition.

Norman Hapgood, son of Alton's Hapgood Plow Factory founder, featured Lincoln's rare portrait and autobiography in his 1899 ...

What is the origin of Black History Month? Discover its significance, historical roots, and this year's theme, celebrating ...

Massachusetts is home to the oldest drum company in the United States and one of the oldest in the world. Noble and Cooley in Granville, Mass., has been making drums since 1854, catering to some ...

Abraham Lincoln made a stopover at Cincinnati on his way to his inauguration in 1861, just as the nation was falling apart.

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the 2025 recipients of Order of Lincoln honors, including speed skater Bonnie Blair.

WISCASSET — During March, Lincoln County Historical Association’s education outreach program is offering a series of heritage craft workshops. The workshops are set for 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays ...

On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...