Lincoln's Words for America 250: A Viewing of the Gettysburg Address

About this event

In honor of America's 250th anniversary and the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's delivery of the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, Cornell University Library invites visitors to view one of the nation's most extraordinary historical documents.

Held in the library’s Rare and Manuscript Collections, this special viewing features Cornell's copy of the Gettysburg Address, one of only five known copies in Lincoln's handwriting.

The final visitors admitted to the viewing line will be accepted at 6:15 p.m.

To help preserve these rare historical materials:

• No food or drink is permitted in the viewing area.

• Heavy coats, bags, backpacks, and other large personal items must be set aside before entering.

• A designated area will be available for belongings; however, this area is not locked or monitored.