What is the Taper Collection?
To ensure that these priceless artifacts remain together as a collection and are preserved in perpetuity for the benefit of the public, the Permanent Home Campaign was launched. This ambitious undertaking is designed to eliminate the debt incurred in the purchase of this important collection. The overriding goal, on which this bold initiative is focused, is achieving the certainty that the more than 1,500 prized Lincoln artifacts and documents meticulously researched, authenticated, and assembled, through the efforts of Louise Taper, will forever remain together, con served, and accessible to the general public.

Our Lincoln Curator, Dr. James Cornelius, has helped bring these artifacts to life by honing in on the emotional stories. The artifacts tell a story that allows everyone the opportunity to get to know our 16th President

How can you help?
Beginning in February 2011, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation will present a featured artifact of the month. This will continue for one year and area businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to get involved by sponsoring a select month. We would encourage you to support the Foundation's mission to protect these priceless artifacts so that the millions of visitors who come to the Library and Museum can continue to be inspired by the greatest collection of Lincoln items in the world!




Interested in hosting an evening?
Contact Phyllis at (217) 557-6250 or pmaynerich@alplm.org