Hear first-hand from Abraham Lincoln about his childhood on the frontier, becoming president, and leading our nation through turbulent years to a “new birth of freedom”.
Watch video here: https://dglibrary.org/virtual-programs/
Mr. Lincoln is portrayed by Kevin Wood, a professional Lincoln presenter who bears a remarkable resemblance to “the Great Emancipator”, and who is extremely knowledgeable about his life and times. Mr. Wood has been portraying Mr. Lincoln since the year 2000, and on a professional basis since 2015. He has made 1,200 appearances in 26 states plus Washington DC and two foreign countries: Canada and Spain. Mr. Wood also writes a blog – “Loath to Close… Still!” – which encourages others to reflect upon and learn from President Lincoln’s life and legacy.
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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Middle School | Elementary School | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Lectures |
TAGS: | #history |