Reflecting on the National Half Century Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee

The National Half Century Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee, was a festival exposition from August 22 to September 16, 1915, held in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It celebrated the 50th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Considering the America250 MI celebration & Black History Month Centennial this year, the 1915 Lincoln Jubilee Celebration has direct ramification to both of those historical anniversaries. This program will discuss the history of the Lincoln Jubilee and its importance to modern historical discourse.

This program is part of the Southfield Library and the Southfield Historical Societies' recognition of the America 250 celebration.