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 Kevin
Wood 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
605 Stockford Dr.
Adrian, MI 49221-1401
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telephone (home): N/A
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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)
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Aug. 14-18: available for programs in Chicago area & SE Wisconsin |
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Aug. 16 at 7:00 pm (CDT):
Fremont Public Library (Mundelein, IL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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Aug. 17 at 6:00 pm (CDT):
Lake Geneva (WI) Public Library: "From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois
and Lincoln, 1830 to 1861" |
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Aug. 18 at 3:00 pm (CDT):
Prairieview at The Garlands
(Barrington, IL): "From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and
Lincoln, 1830 to 1861" |
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[virtual]
Aug. 23 at 7:00 pm (EDT):
Green Tree Public Library
(Pittsburgh, PA):
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual]
Aug. 26 at 7:00 pm (EDT):
Morton
Township Public Library (Mecosta, MI): "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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Sept. 15 at 7:00 pm (EDT):
Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library/Bay County Library
(Bay City, MI):
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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Sept. 17-19: available for programs in northern & central Illinois |
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Sept. 18 at 7:00 pm (CDT):
Illinois Heritage Alliance:
"From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830 to 1861" (IL Road Scholars)
(program at
Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria (IL) Riverfront Convention Center) |
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Sept. 25-Oct. 3: available for programs in central & southern Illinois |
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Sept. 25-26:
Apple 'n Pork Festival at
DeWitt County
Museum/C.H. Moore Homestead (Clinton, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"
(abridged) / meet-and-greet |
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Sept. 27 at 10:00 am (CDT):
Carriage Crossing of Bloomington
(IL) Senior Living: tbd |
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Sept. 27 at 2:00 pm (CDT):
Evergreen Place Assisted Living (Normal, IL): "Lincoln as
Story-Teller" |
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Sept. 28 at 2:30 pm (CDT):
Bridle Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
(Mahomet, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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Sept. 28 at 7:00 pm (CDT):
The Windsor of
Savoy (IL) (Senior Living Community): "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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Sept. 29 at 6:00 pm (CDT):
Brimfield
(IL) Public
Library: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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Sept. 30 at 6:00 pm (CDT):
Carbondale
(IL) Public Library:
"From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830 to 1861" (IL Road Scholars) |
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Oct. 1-2 (and 3?):
Morton
(IL) Civil War Days |
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Oct 4-9: available for programs in central & western Iowa |
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Oct. 4 at 7:00 pm (CDT):
West Bend
(IA) Public
Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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Oct. 5 at 10:00 am (CDT):
North
Union Elementary School (Fenton, IA) |
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Oct. 5 at 1:00 pm (CDT):
North Union Middle School (Swea City, IA) |
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Oct. 5 at 6:30 pm (CDT):
Ringsted (IA) Public
Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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Oct. 6? at 10:30 am (CDT):
Hampton (IA) Public Library: tbd |
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Oct. 6 at 6:00 pm (CDT):
Kendall Young
Library (Webster City, IA): "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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Oct. 7? at 2:00 pm (CDT):
Milford (IA) Memorial
Library: tbd |
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Oct. 7 at 6:00 pm (CDT):
Marcus (IA) Public
Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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Oct. 8 at 3:00 pm (CDT):
Manning (IA) Public
Library: "Lincoln on Immigration and America's Place in the World" |
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Oct. 8 at 7:00 pm (CDT):
Glidden (IA) Public
Library: "Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address" |
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[virtual]
Oct. 13-14: Michigan Library Association: Annual Conference |
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Oct 15-18: available for programs in Chicago area |
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Oct. 16-17:
Village of Hainesville
(IL) Civil War Re-enactment |
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[virtual]
Oct. 20:
Islip (NY) Public Library:
"Lincoln and Thanksgiving" (in English and Spanish) |
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Oct 26-29: available for programs in southeastern Wisconsin (&
Chicago area) |
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Oct. 26 at 1:15 pm (CDT):
Jewish Community Center: tbd
(program to be held at
Shir
Tikvah in Homewood, IL) |
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Oct. 27 at 6:30 pm (CDT):
New Berlin (WI) Public
Library: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm (CDT):
Delafield (WI) Public
Library: tbd |
see my complete schedule
(including November & beyond)
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Mr. Lincoln's Travels
(contact me for a program in your area!) |
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August 6-8, 2021: |
Chicago area |
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August 14-18, 2021: |
Chicago area & southeastern WI |
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Sept. 17-19, 2021: |
northern &
central IL |
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Sept. 25 - Oct. 3, 2021: |
central & southern IL |
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Oct. 4-9, 2021: |
central & western IA |
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Oct. 15-18, 2021: |
Chicago area |
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Oct. 26-29, 2021: |
southeastern WI
(& Chicago area) |
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Nov. 17-20, 2021: |
Chicago area |
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fall 2021 (?): |
Cincinnati area (OH/KY/IN) |
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fall 2021 (?): |
St. Louis area (MO/IL) |
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fall 2021 (?): |
north central IN / southwestern MI |
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Jan. 6-16, 2022: |
LA/MS/AR/TX |
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Jan./Feb. 2022: |
Florida |
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Feb. 8-13, 2022: |
Chicago area |
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April 18-26, 2022: |
eastern/central KS / Kansas City area |
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summer 2022 (?): |
ARGENTINA |
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early Sept. 2022: |
southwestern ON, CANADA |
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Oct. 18-24, 2022: |
Shreveport, LA & surrounding areas |
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latest post (June 19, 2021)
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Road Scholars Speakers Bureau
This program helps local nonprofit organizations in Illinois bring cultural
and educational programs to their communities. My program "From
Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830 to 1861" is currently
available until the end of the year 2022, in both in-person and virtual
formats, and in both English and Spanish. |
"Running Abe":
Fastest Abe in the West!
Next race(s):
-none scheduled |
a few fun activities to help you learn more
about the life and times of Abraham Lincoln
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