Explore how Lincoln transformed the presidency. The shots fired at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 launched a national crisis. While Abraham Lincoln entered office with only a few months of previous military experience with the Illinois militia, as president, he would lead the country through the political plots, military setbacks, and calamities of war. Thursday, April 13, 2023 7 p.m. Lincoln's Legacy: A Panel Discussion Friday, April 14, 2023 8 a.m. Registration and Late Registration 9 a.m. Museum Director's Welcome 9:15 a.m. Before Grant: The War in the East, 1862-1863, with Daniel T. Davis 10:30 a.m. The Lincoln Conspiracy: Origins, Evolution, and Aftermath, with Dr. Peter G. Knight 11:35 a.m. Lincoln's Army: How Lincoln Inspired and Motivated Soldiers, with Jennifer Dubina & Caitlin Healy 12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own. Army Historical Foundation book sale. Gallery exploration 1:30 p.m. Lincoln and the Shenandoah: 1862 and 1864, with Scott C. Patchant 2:45 p.m. Lincoln and the Changing War: The Summer of 1862, with Kevin Pawlak 3:45 p.m. Conclusion and Visit Exhibition Galleries