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 Kevin Wood, currently of Oak Park, Illinois
(Chicago area), portrays President Abraham Lincoln, one of our nation's most beloved and esteemed historical figures.
He has made appearances at the
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum,
the
Lincoln Home National Historic Site,
the
Lincoln Heritage Museum,
the
Lincoln Log Cabin
State Historic Site, and
Lincoln's Festival
on Route 66, among many other places and events.
As President, Mr. Lincoln ably led our nation
through its darkest days, when brother fought against brother, and the fabric of
our "more perfect Union" was nearly torn asunder.
Mr. Lincoln is available to share his
remarkable story in schools, in
churches, and at
libraries, senior residence centers, community events,
etc. In addition to providing a firsthand account of his own
life and times, Mr. Lincoln's visit will also do much more:
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As one who
rose from obscurity to the highest office in the land, Mr. Lincoln is an
inspiration to us today to likewise dream, and to work hard to achieve those
dreams.
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As one who
persevered in self-study to become a well-educated man, Mr. Lincoln embodies
for us the high value of education and a great passion for learning.
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As the
leader of our nation during our greatest crisis, Mr. Lincoln challenges us
to contemplate and to cherish the ideals for which our country stands:
liberty and freedom, democracy, equality, and opportunity.
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And as one
who was known for his honesty, humility, and compassion, Mr. Lincoln
provides an enduring example of the importance of a strong moral foundation
and positive character development.
Presentations are available either in English or Spanish, in addition to more
limited presentations in French or German.
For more information, or to arrange a visit
by Mr. Lincoln, please contact me as follows:
 ► mailing
address:
Kevin Wood
333 S. Oak Park Ave., Unit 2N
Oak Park, IL 60302-3549
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telephone (home): 708-948-7017
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telephone (cell): 708-979-3093
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(ab)e-mail:
abe@mrlincoln.com
* My Story: How I came to portray Mr. Lincoln! *
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES (Virtual and In-Person)
(all times are U.S. Central Time unless otherwise indicated)
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[virtual (recorded)]
Nov. 26:
Central Baptist Village
(Norridge, IL): "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 30, 6:30 pm:
Somonauk
(IL) Public Library: "Lincoln on Literature and the Theatre" |
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[virtual (live)]
Dec. 7, 6:30 pm:
White Oak Library
District (Crest
Hill/Lockport/Romeoville, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)]
Dec. 8, 7:00 pm:
Waukesha (WI) Civil War Roundtable: "Lincoln on Immigration & America's Place in the
World" |
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[virtual (live)]
Dec. 9, 6:30 pm:
Menomonee
Falls (WI) Public Library: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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2021 |
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[virtual (live)]
Jan. 10, 7:00 pm:
The Mather
(Senior Living Community) (Evanston, IL): "Lincoln's 'Lost Speech': His Greatest Ever?" |
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[virtual (live)]
Jan. 27, 7:00 pm:
West Chicago
(IL) Public Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Feb. 1:
Grand Ledge Area (MI) District Library:
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)]
Feb. 1, 6:30 pm:
Council Bluffs
(IA) Public Library: "Lincoln on Literature & the Theatre" |
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[virtual (live)]
Feb. 3, 6:30 pm (EST):
Lenawee District Library
(Adrian, MI): "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[virtual (live)]
Feb. 4, 7:00 pm (EST):
Royal Oak (MI) Public Library: "Lincoln
on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality" |
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[virtual (live)]
Feb. 5, 7:00 pm:
Riverside (IL) Public Library: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Feb. 8:
Plainfield
(IL) Public Library:
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Feb. 8:
Wayne County (NC) Public Library:
"A Visit with Abraham Lincoln" (primarily for elementary school-aged
children) |
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[virtual (live)]
Feb. 8, 2:00 pm:
Town and Country Public Library (Elburn, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality" |
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[virtual (live)]
Feb. 8, 7:00 pm:
The Mather
(Senior Living Community) (Evanston, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality" |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 9, 1:00 pm:
Vernon Area Public
Library (Lincolnshire, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 9, 7:00 pm (EST):
Bayville (NY) Free
Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 10:
K. O. Lee Aberdeen
(SD) Public Library:
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[in-person]
Feb. 10, 1:00 pm:
Tamarisk NorthShore (Senior Living Community
(Deerfield, IL):
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 10, 6:00 pm (EST):
Oxford (MI) Public Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 10, 7:00 pm:
Glenview
(IL) Public Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 11, 1:30 pm:
Northbrook (IL) Public
Library: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 11, 6:30 pm (EST):
Seekonk (MA) Public
Library: tbd |
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Feb. 12: Lincoln's Birthday! |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 12, 11:00 am:
Sycamore (IL) Public Library: children's program |
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[in-person]
Feb. 12, 6:30 pm:
Lemont (IL) Area Historical Society: "Drinkin'
with Lincoln" |
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Feb. 15: Presidents' Day! |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 15, 10:30 am:
Elmhurst
(IL) Public Library: children's program |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 15, 6:00 pm (EST):
Bartholomew County Public Library
(Columbus, IN):
"A New Birth of Freedom" (?) |
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[virtual (live)] Feb. 15, 7:00 pm:
Palatine (IL) Public
Library: "Lincoln on Literature & the Theatre" |
see
the complete list (including the rest of February & beyond)
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Mr. Lincoln's Travels
(contact me for a program in your area!) |
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Winter 2021 (?): |
Florida |
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Winter 2021 (?): |
LA/MS/AR/TX |
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March 15-19 or 22-26: |
eastern IA |
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March/April 2021: |
greater Cincinnati area (OH/KY/IN) |
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March/April 2021: |
greater St. Louis area (MO/IL) |
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March/April 2021: |
north central IN / southwestern MI |
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April 12-18, 2021: |
northeastern KS / metro Kansas City area |
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May 10-14, 2021: |
south central IA |
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May 17-21, 2021: |
south central / southeastern WI |
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May 31-June 2, 2021: |
southeastern WI |
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summer 2021: |
lower MI |
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summer 2021: |
northern WI |
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early Sept. 2021: |
southwestern ON, Canada |
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