At the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research in the Allen County Public Library’s Main downtown location, we’re honoring the historic milestone that was the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution. From May 28 through September 10, 2025,…
The Emancipation Proclamation Inkwell
New temporary exhibit on display starting June 18, 2025!
“This is the ink bottle into which President Lincoln dipped his pen in signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Presented by Tad Lincoln with his father’s approval to Father Alexander Williamson, who was tutor to the two boys Willie & Tad.” The Emancipation Proclamation Inkwell comes to Fort Wayne, IN! This fascinating part of the Lincoln Collection will be on display from June 18 to 23, 2025, as part of our larger event surrounding Juneteenth.
Black Franchise: The Fifteenth Amendment and the Right to Vote
2025 Rolland Lecture – The EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Comes to Indiana
New Lincoln Collection program coming this Juneteenth! Join us at 3:00 pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the annual Rolland Lecture featuring a special program for Juneteenth. You can join us in person or virtually. Registration is required.