Statue of President Abraham Lincoln
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Honoring Freedom: New Abraham Lincoln Statue to be Unveiled at African American Civil War Museum
On Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., history and legacy will converge on Vermont Avenue as the African American Civil War Museum unveils a powerful new statue of President Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation. The dedication ceremony, marking the kickoff to the museum’s grand reopening, promises to be an inspiring moment for the nation and a moving tribute to Lincoln’s enduring role in shaping freedom.
