LibGuides: Lincoln, the Constitution and the Civil War Exhibit: Video Tour & Materials

Video tour of the exhibit

We invite you to take an exhibit walkthrough with Dr. Steve Frank, Chief Interpretive Officer at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, of the "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War" traveling exhibition for libraries.

High School and Junior High School Visits

Research Booklet for School Visits
This booklet walks students through a mock impeachment proceeding, in which they consider constitutional challenges faced during Lincoln's presidency.

Audio Tour

These MP3 files will guide you through the exhibit:

Exhibit materials

Brochure: "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War"
A tri-fold brochure for the exhibit. The file is a full color PDF, readable online or for print.
Teacher's Guide: "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War"
26 page guide with discussion prompts, activities, worksheets, and timelines.
Web Sites with Lesson Plans
Grade specific ideas for teachers from the National Endowment for the Humanities created specifically for Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Exhibit
Abraham Lincoln’s Crossroads, an interactive, educational game based on the exhibition, invites middle school and high school students to learn about Lincoln’s leadership by exploring the political choices he made.
PLAY THE GAME

Exhibit Sponsors

The exhibit was organized by the National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. The traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War is based on an exhibition of the same name developed by the National Constitution Center.