Photograph of Lincoln’s Second Inauguration
Throughout the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, burdened with the responsibility of leading a nation at war with itself, would ...
Frederick Douglass Signed Deed of Trust, 1883
Pictured above is a “Deed of Trust” for the “Equitable Co-operative Building Association”. After Douglass’ tenure as the U.S. Marshall ...
Bloodstained Portion of Abraham Lincoln’s Jacket
On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated into the Presidency for his second time, and for such a momentous ...
Gold Mourning Ring of George Washington’s Hair
One of the most unique items in the American Journey Collection is this golden mourning ring containing a braided lock ...
The Jesse Owens Collection
The American Journey Vault is home to a number of items from the exceptional life of Olympian Jesse Owens. Born ...
George Washington’s Surveying Compass
Washington’s Surveying Compass he likely acquired in his early teenage years and used throughout his life. Prior to becoming a ...
Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Robert Hare, March 12, 1824
This letter was written by an elderly Thomas Jefferson to Dr. Robert Hare on March 12, 1824 concerning scientific equipment ...
Peter Salem Promissory Note, 1783
Despite the Declaration of Independence’s clear statement that, “all men are created equal,” modern revisionist historians have nevertheless suggested the ...
