Lincoln's remains rested in a pagoda-style catafalque, which allowed local mourners to pay their respects in 2 moving lines. A portion of the 29th Ohio National Guard and the Veteran Reserve Corps ...

Abraham Lincoln's funeral train traveled through Ohio, including Champaign County, in late April 1865, making stops at many ...

where it lay in state on the same black-draped catafalque that supported the body of Abraham Lincoln. Eisenhower’s casket was then returned to the cathedral for the funeral. After the ...

One hundred sixty years ago this week, the nation was in mourning following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Growing up surrounded by the relics of his famous ancestry — including Douglass’ books, photos, letters, reading glasses, and Stradivarius violin — Morris once took Abraham Lincoln’s ivory ... from ...

However, this time will be different, as Pope Francis has requested that the liturgy of the three coffins not be followed nor that a catafalque be used at his funeral. He has also rejected the ...

American history enthusiasts, take note. An auction of artifacts relating to U.S. president Abraham Lincoln includes his own personal possessions, such as clothing, as well as autograph letters ...

By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter A narrative feature exploring Abraham Lincoln’s personal life and queer legacy has landed a theatrical release. Lavender Men is set to hit select ...

at Lincoln’s home, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Old State Capitol Historic Building. “The home was a very moving experience,” Wood said. “Lincoln lived in ...

The coffin will not be placed on a catafalque, or bier. Of course, the funeral — followed by nine days of Masses — will still have the magnitude of a monarchical farewell, filled with ...

SUNBURY — Abraham Lincoln will attend the opening of an extensive display about the president at noon April 27 in Sunbury. Northumberland County Historical Society officials will unveil the ...