Free Online Seminar Series: Lincoln’s Words

Online Free Community Seminar Series:Lincoln’s Words, America’s Principles

Saturday, August 16, 2025

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The Agora Foundation invites you to an enriching six-part seminar series exploring the enduring wisdom of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest speeches. Through a careful study of the Lyceum Address, Temperance Address, House Divided Speech, Cooper Union Address, First Inaugural, Gettysburg Address, and Second Inaugural, we will examine how Lincoln’s words continue to illuminate the challenges of political leadership in a nation “of the people, by the people, for the people.”

Each seminar will engage participants in a thoughtful discussion on how Lincoln grappled with the moral and constitutional crises of his time, offering profound insights into the responsibilities of leaders and citizens alike. From his warnings about the dangers of lawlessness and ambition to his appeals for national unity and reconciliation, Lincoln’s speeches serve as a timeless guide for navigating political and social divisions with wisdom, integrity, and a deep respect for America’s founding principles.

This series is designed for those who seek a deeper understanding of how great leadership is shaped by a regard for principle, prudence, and a commitment to the common good. Whether you are a student of history, a civic leader, or simply an engaged citizen, these discussions will provide valuable perspectives on the challenges of leadership in our own time.

Join us as we rediscover Lincoln’s vision for America and explore how his words continue to inspire and challenge us today.

Series Dates:

Saturday, April 26

Saturday, May 17

Saturday, June 21

Saturday, August 16

Saturday, September 20

Saturday, October 18

August 16 Reading:

First Inaugural

Schedule:

12:00-2:00PM PDT

Tutor: 

Karl Haigler

Location: 

Online. Register to receive the link.