Lincoln Shrine

Redlands, California

The Lincoln Shrine in Redlands, California, features one original Norman Rockwell painting in its permanent collection.

While not strictly a Norman Rockwell museum, I have included it because it contains a very important original Norman Rockwell painting among its collection.

The sole Norman Rockwell painting in the Museum's collection is The Long Shadow of Lincoln appeared in a story in the February 10, 1945 issue of The Saturday Evening Post.

The Long Shadow of Lincoln, a 54.25 x 41.75 inches or 137.5 x 106 cm oil on canvas, was the illustration accompanying a story by the same name by famous author Carl Sandburg. The article appeared on page 13 of that 1945 issue of The Saturday Evening Post.

An alternate title is Thoughts on Peace on Lincoln's Birthday.

This painting was also reproduced and published in The Norman Rockwell Album and Norman Rockwell, A Definitive Catalogue by Laurie Norton Moffatt.

At almost three and a half feet wide and over four feet tall, this is one of the larger of the original Norman Rockwell paintings.

In addition to this treasure, the Shrine also has many other exhibits and artifacts from Mr. Lincoln's life. Another focus of the Shrine is the American Civil War. The Shrine has many interesting artifacts from that tumultuous period of America's history, including saddles, weapons and publications..

This memorial to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War is definitely worth a visit, especially with an original Norman Rockwell painting..

About The Lincoln Shrine

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Shrine is open Tuesday thru Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., except holidays.

Groups of 15 or more should call ahead also.

Admission is free.

Lincoln Shrine
125 West Vine Street
Redlands, CA 92373

Phone (909) 798-7632

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