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Our Legacy
From the courage of the 62nd and 65th Regiments to a lasting foundation of scholarship, stewardship, and opportunity.
A Legacy of Service.
A Future of Opportunity.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation is to develop, manage and award funds for scholarships in accordance with donor intent to qualified Lincoln University students.
Since 1970
The Legacy That
Inspired Our Foundation
During the Civil War, the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Troops demonstrated extraordinary courage, discipline, and a commitment to freedom.
Their service helped create a legacy connected to education and opportunity that would ultimately become part of the story of Lincoln University. That tradition continues to inspire the work of the Foundation and its commitment to supporting students today.
Their fight for freedom created opportunities for generations. Their legacy lives on through the students we support today.”
OUR FOUNDATION’S HISTORY
A Vision Takes Root in 1970
In 1970, four visionary leaders came together to establish the Lincoln University Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Lincoln University students through philanthropy and scholarships. Their belief in education, equity, and opportunity laid the foundation for a stronger tomorrow—a belief that continues to guide the Foundation’s work today.
In 2019, the organization was renamed the 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc., more fully connecting the organization’s identity with the heritage and legacy that inspire its continuing mission.
OUR FOUNDERS
Four Founders. One Enduring Vision.
Mr. W.A. Hamilton
Levester
Tubbs
Consuelo
Young
Dr. Walter C. Daniel
OUR JOURNEY
Key Moments in Our History
Decades of commitment. A lasting impact.
