The National Half Century Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee, was a festival from August 22 to September 16, 1915 held in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by United States president Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.

[5] The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History was established by a group of prominent attendees who met during the event.

[6] Chicago businessman Anthony Overton participated and promoted his skin care products at the event.

The Library of Congress has a collection of Chicago Daily News photographs that includes images of the event.