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About Us
The Lincoln Club of Delaware
Each year, on or near February 12, the anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, the Club meets for a memorial dinner to honor the memory of Mr. Lincoln. The central focus of the evening is an address on some aspect of the life and times of our sixteenth president, often delivered by a renowned Lincoln scholar. The list of speakers since 1929 is a virtual who’s who of major Lincoln scholars and enthusiasts, ranging from political figures (e.g., Senators Thomas Bayard, Mark Hatfield, and Paul Simon) to prominent academic historians (e.g., John Hope Franklin, James H. McPherson, Richard N. Current) to individuals recognized among Lincoln buffs as real students of the Lincoln era. The Club is also proud to sponsor an annual Lincoln Essay contest for Delaware high school students.
Annual Dinner and Events
Each year, on or near February 12, the anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, the Club meets for a memorial dinner to honor Abraham Lincoln. The central focus of the evening is an address on some aspect of the life and times of our sixteenth president, often delivered by a renowned Lincoln scholar. The list of speakers since 1929 is a virtual who’s who of major Lincoln scholars and enthusiasts, ranging from political figures (e.g., Senators Thomas Bayard, Mark Hatfield, and Paul Simon) to prominent academic historians (e.g., John Hope Franklin, James H. McPherson, Richard N. Current) to individuals recognized among Lincoln buffs as real students of the Lincoln era. The Club is proud to sponsor an annual Lincoln Essay contest for Delaware high school students.
Annual Speakers and Topics
In addition to the annual formal birthday dinner in February, the Club sponsors an open Fall reception for its members and guests. Some aspect of Lincoln history is addressed during the Fall reception, which is traditionally held at the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington. A wide range of topics and speakers are represented in our list of past events. In 2021, the Lincoln Club of Delaware began Lincoln book discussions to continue learning from the ever-growing literature and history published about Abraham Lincoln and his times.