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Behind the Curtain

Mary Lincoln and her Struggle with Mental Health

2025-04-27 12:00:00 2025-04-27 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Behind the Curtain Main Library - Lincoln Library

Sunday, April 27
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-27 12:00:00 2025-04-27 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Behind the Curtain A new temporary exhibit is in the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research from April 2, 2025, to May 27, 2025. Main Library - Lincoln Library

Main Library

Lincoln Library

A new temporary exhibit is in the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research from April 2, 2025, to May 27, 2025.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research at the Allen County Public Library will unveil a new exhibit case on display from April 1, 2025, through May 27, 2025. Visit to reflect on the life of Mary Lincoln following the death of her husband, President Abraham Lincoln. Explore a selection of the collection’s hidden gems from the last twenty years of this former first lady’s life when her struggle with her mental health became apparent. Notable items featured in this exhibit include legal documents from her “insanity” trial. Mary lived during a time of profound social change, including how mental health was viewed. However, the broad avenues of support that can be found today were not available in Mary’s lifetime. This exhibit is free and open to the public seven days a week. For questions, email Lincoln@ACPL.info.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Life & Times of Lincoln | Arts, History and Entertainment |

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Main Library

Phone: 260.421.1200

Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

The Main Library includes six public meeting rooms, a theater, art gallery, underground parking garage, the Genealogy Center, and the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research. Parking at the main library is free if you have a valid library card. If you do not have a library card, parking costs $1/hour with a maximum charge of $7 for the day. Parking tickets must be taken inside the main library for validation and/or payment.  

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