Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia

Historical Scholarship and Civic Education Serviceslincolnian.org

The Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia is a 1935-founded, Washington D.C.-based non-profit membership organization that studies Abraham Lincoln's life and leadership through a quarterly journal (The Lincolnian), a monthly Study Forum, commemorative events, and scholarly partnerships. It serves Lincoln scholars, historians, and history enthusiasts via annual dues and donations.

Company typePrivate
Founded1935
HeadquartersWashington, United States
Headcount—
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia does

The Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia is a private non-profit membership organization founded in 1935 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the scholarly study of the life and leadership of Abraham Lincoln. Its primary constituents are Lincoln scholars and historians, plus a broader base of history enthusiasts (including virtual participants) who join through annual memberships and engage with the organization for educational and commemorative purposes.

Its core offerings include The Lincolnian, an acclaimed quarterly journal provided to members; the Lincoln Study Forum, a monthly book discussion group operating for over ten years that features author talks and scholarly discussions (e.g., Yale Law Professor Akhil Reed Amar in June 2026); and a calendar of in-person and virtual events at venues including the Lincoln Memorial and Ford's Theatre. The organization also launched Lincoln250.org in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Association to mark the 2026 semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, signaling an extension of its programming toward civic-education themes. Technology footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website, standard social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), and email communications — there are no proprietary software, AI, or data products.

The revenue model is a non-profit subscription-plus-donations structure: annual membership dues (amounts not publicly disclosed) bundled with journal access, event admission, and reduced rates for special venues, supplemented by donations including matched-gift initiatives for specific programs such as the ALI Symposium. Distribution is direct-to-member via website sign-up and at events, with global virtual attendance as a growth channel. The organization is governed by a 16-person volunteer board of directors and officers led by President Ed Epstein, and operates without subsidiaries, paid headcount disclosures, or parent-entity relationships.

Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia
Legal name: Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia
Website: https://lincolnian.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1935
Operating status: Operating
Short description: The Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia is a 1935-founded, Washington D.C.-based non-profit membership organization that studies Abraham Lincoln's life and leadership through a quarterly journal (The Lincolnian), a monthly Study Forum, commemorative events, and scholarly partnerships. It serves Lincoln scholars, historians, and history enthusiasts via annual dues and donations.
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Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia industry classification

Industry

Product category: Historical Scholarship and Civic Education Services
NAICS: Civic and Social Organizations (8134)
SIC: Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYBPAGAHAD
Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations
Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

Historical scholarship organization
Presidential history education
Civil war studies
Lincoln scholarship society
Heritage education programs

Where Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Washington
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

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Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Membership Dues: The organization generates revenue through annual membership dues. Members receive a subscription to the quarterly journal The Lincolnian, admission to all forums, presentations, and social events, plus reduced rates for special events and Lincoln venues.
Donations: The organization accepts donations, including designated donations for specific programs such as the ALI Symposium. Donations may be matched by outside donors for certain initiatives.

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Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Standard Membership

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Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia is a non-profit membership organization that studies Abraham Lincoln's life and leadership through a quarterly journal (The Lincolnian), a monthly Study Forum book discussion group, and scholarly events and presentations. Members pay annual dues to access the journal, forums, presentations, social events, and reduced rates for special events and Lincoln venues, with both in-person and virtual participation supported.

Product overview

The Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia is a non-profit membership organization offering a portfolio of educational and scholarly products centered on Abraham Lincoln. Its core offerings include The Lincolnian quarterly journal, the monthly Lincoln Study Forum discussion group, regular events and presentations featuring scholars and authors, and the Lincoln250.org collaborative initiative for the 2026 Declaration of Independence anniversary. Members receive access to all forums, publications, and events as part of their membership, with virtual participation options available.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

The Lincolnian Quarterly scholarly journal covering Abraham Lincoln scholarship, historical analysis, and organization news. Provided as a membership benefit to individual members of the Lincoln Group of DC.
Lincoln Study Forum Monthly book discussion group meeting for over ten years, providing in-depth, informal scholarly conversations about books on Lincoln and his era, often featuring author presentations. Open to members of the Lincoln Group of DC.
Annual Membership Program Annual membership program for individuals interested in Lincoln scholarship, providing access to The Lincolnian quarterly journal, all forums, presentations, and social events, plus reduced rates and special access for special events and Lincoln venues.
Events and Presentations Program Program of regular meetings, special events, discussion forums, author book talks, and commemorative ceremonies at Lincoln historical sites, featuring Lincoln scholars, authors, and historians.
Lincoln250.org Initiative Joint educational website co-developed with the Abraham Lincoln Association, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and highlighting Lincoln's commitment to the nation's founding principles.

Quantifiable outcome

Winner of 2022 Wendy Allen Award from Lincoln Forum for bringing learning, scholarship, and enlightenment to a wide public

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Named customers3 records

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Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Ford's TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026Ford's Theatre serves as the venue for the annual Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium, which LGDC co-sponsored. The partnership provides access to a prestigious historic venue for Lincoln education and commemoration events.
Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025The Lincoln Group of DC partnered with the Abraham Lincoln Association (based in Springfield, IL) to create Lincoln250.org, a joint website dedicated to highlighting Abraham Lincoln's commitment to the Declaration of Independence and the nation's founding principles for the 2026 semiquincentennial anniversary. The partnership includes co-developing educational content and events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025The Lincoln Group of DC co-sponsored the annual ALI Symposium at Ford's Theatre on March 21, 2026. LGDC was co-host of the event and helped develop a special format with panel discussions on Lincoln and democracy. LGDC called on its membership to help cover costs, with donations being matched by outside donors.
National Park ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGDC collaborated with the National Park Service for the Lincoln Memorial Centennial in May 2022 and ongoing programs including the annual Lincoln Birthday celebration. NPS coordinates the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee events at the Lincoln Memorial where LGDC participates.
Lincoln ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGDC participates in Lincoln Forum events and was awarded the 2022 Wendy Allen Award by the Lincoln Forum for bringing learning, scholarship, and enlightenment to the public.
Lincoln Memorial UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln Memorial University participates in LGDC events including the annual Lincoln Birthday celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, where they present the James Alan Simmons History Award to outstanding history students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia competitors and assessment

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Broad incumbents

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Non-profit that preserves George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Analogous as a single-figure presidential heritage non-profit combining historic site stewardship, educational programming, and membership/donation revenue — much larger in scale than LGDC.
White House Historical Association: Established non-profit focused on presidential history, education, and conservation. Comparable operating model (membership, publications, educational programming) but at a much larger scale and broader presidential scope than LGDC's Lincoln-only mission.
National Trust for Historic Preservation: Large national non-profit dedicated to historic preservation with a membership model, educational programming, and a magazine. Comparable as a heritage-focused non-profit with membership dues and donations, but operating at a much larger scale and broader scope.
Ford's Theatre Society: National Historic Site and operating non-profit that hosts the ALI Symposium where LGDC co-sponsors events. Comparable as a Lincoln-themed cultural/educational non-profit, though broader in scope (theatre, museum, education) and substantially larger.

Emerging players

American Battlefield Trust: Non-profit that preserves Civil War and Revolutionary War battlefields. Adjacent mission area (Civil War era) and similar membership/donation revenue model, though focused on battlefield preservation rather than Lincoln scholarship specifically.
Civil War Preservation Trust: Civil War heritage non-profit offering educational programming, publications, and membership benefits. Adjacent to LGDC through the Lincoln/Civil War era overlap, with a similar community-of-enthusiasts model.

Direct peers

Abraham Lincoln Association: Founded 1908 and headquartered in Springfield, IL; publishes the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association and is a core Lincoln scholarship peer. LGDC partners with ALA on the Lincoln250.org initiative, evidencing overlapping mission, audience, and programming.
The Lincoln Forum: National Lincoln scholarship organization that holds an annual symposium and awarded LGDC the 2022 Wendy Allen Award. Operates in the same Lincoln-scholarship niche with similar conferences, publications, and member audiences.
Abraham Lincoln Institute: Washington, D.C.-based non-profit dedicated to Lincoln scholarship that co-sponsors the annual ALI Symposium at Ford's Theatre with LGDC. Overlapping audience of Lincoln scholars and historians and similar educational programming make it a close direct peer.
Lincoln Presidential Foundation: Springfield, IL-based non-profit that operates programs and events at the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Directly comparable as a Lincoln-focused educational non-profit serving scholars, educators, and history enthusiasts.

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia

What does Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia do?

Is Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia a public or private company?

Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia founded?

Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia was founded in 1935.

Where is Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia based?

Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia is headquartered in Washington, United States, in the North America region.

How does Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Membership Dues are the primary driver. The others are donations.

Who are Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, White House Historical Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation and Ford's Theatre Society. Emerging players are American Battlefield Trust and Civil War Preservation Trust. Direct peers are Abraham Lincoln Association, The Lincoln Forum, Abraham Lincoln Institute and Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

Does Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia have an API?

No public API is recorded for Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia.

What industry is Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia in?

Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia's product category is Historical Scholarship and Civic Education Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAHAD, Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations. Its NAICS code is 8134 and its SIC code is 8600.