Abraham Lincoln
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Presidents Day Explained: How the Holiday Began and the Delaware Valley’s Role
Today is Presidents Day. At the federal level, the holiday is still called Washington’s Birthday. It began as a tribute to George Washington after his…
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Rare Copy of Emancipation Proclamation Signed By Abraham Lincoln To Be Auctioned
There are just 27 known copies remaining of the only authorized and printed edition of the Emancipation Proclamation’s full text signed by President Abraham Lincoln…
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Lincoln Financial’s Rebranding Includes Stadium Sign Upgrades
Lincoln Financials’ decision to rebrand has meant modifications to the Eagles’ home stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. There’s a…
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Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Is Rebranding, So Eagles’ Stadium Gets New Look
Lincoln Financial Field is going to look slightly different at the start of the Philadelphia Eagles‘ next season. Radnor-based Lincoln Financial, who has the naming…
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The Philadelphia Editor Who Made Thanksgiving a National Tradition
Did you know one woman’s determination turned Thanksgiving into a beloved national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, a trailblazing editor in 19th-century Philadelphia, convinced Abraham Lincoln…
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Even Abraham Lincoln Has a Connection to Wawa. Find Out How
There honestly is an Abraham Lincoln Wawa connection and to find it, you have to learn more about the Wood family, the folks that started…
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Lost Lincoln Presidential Order Signed 2 Days After Civil War’s End Being Sold in Ardmore
A presidential order signed by Abraham Lincoln four days before he was assassinated has been found in an old writing desk and is now being…
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LancasterHistory Provides Opportunities to Delve into the Past with Minds, Eyes, and Even Hands
LancasterHistory — formerly the Lancaster County Historical Society — has a spring calendar filled with popular, informative, and even compelling opportunities for devoted and casual…
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Philadelphia’s John Wilkes Booth Poster Auctioned for Over $160K
A rare John Wilkes Booth “wanted” poster that was displayed on a tree in the Philadelphia area after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln has…
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Delaware County Leadership: Rebecca Rhynhart, Controller of City of Philadelphia
Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller of Philadelphia, spoke with DELCO Today about her childhood in Abington and the lessons she learned from working at a pet…
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Opinion: Lessening the Divide Through Listening
Our nation is polarized and angry unlike any time since the Civil War. It seems that we are shouting at each other in person and online. Nobody…
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Delaware County Historical Society Low on Funds, May Shut Down
The Delaware County Historical Society, preserving local history since 1895, is running out of money and may soon cease to exist, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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WCU to Host First-of-Its-Kind Production of Lincoln vs. Douglass Debate That Never Was … but Should Have Been
The complicated relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and famed Abolitionist/Statesman Frederick Douglass will be brought to life during the world premiere of a heated debate…
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Woodburne Mansion in Darby ‘Mothballed’ While Council Looks at Options
It’s still unclear what should be done with the 1906 Woodburne Mansion in Darby Borough so Delaware County Council has decided to preserve the structure…
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Darby’s Woodburne Mansion Tied to Lincoln and Famous Local Architect
Delaware County has taken steps to preserve the neoclassical Woodburne Mansion at Little Flower Manor Park in Darby Borough, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the…
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