March 28 – April 26, 2015
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, and freed the slaves in those territories still in rebellion against the Union.
This exhibit will present a rare opportunity to see an original 1864 printed Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln, as well as related objects. It will also feature the voices and shared stories of African Americans’ continued efforts for freedom and equality.
The documents and objects on loan to us for this exhibit are part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection at the Indiana State Museum. For more information about the collection, please visit www.lincolncollection.org.