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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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May 10-14: available for programs in eastern/central Iowa |
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[in-person]
May 10 at 10:30 am:
Cresco (IA) Public Library:
"Lincoln on Literature & the Theatre" (at
Cresco Theatre and Opera House) |
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[in-person]
May 10 at 2:00 pm:
Riceville
(IA) Public Library: "Lincoln on Leadership" |
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[in-person]
May 10 at 7:00 pm:
Clarksville
(IA) Public Library: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" (program
at Clarksville Elementary/High School gym) |
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[in-person]
May 11 at 1:30 pm:
Cascade (IA) Public
Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[in-person]
May 11 at 6:00 pm:
Monticello
(IA) Public
Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[in-person]
May 12 at 1:00 pm:
Sacred Heart
School (West Des Moines, IA): 8th grade |
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[in-person]
May 13 at 1:00 pm:
Indianola (IA) Senior Center: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[in-person]
May 13 at 6:00 pm:
Winterset
(IA) Public Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (recorded)] May 14 (?):
Allenton (WI) Elementary School:
5th grade |
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[virtual (recorded)] May 14 (?):
Slinger (WI) Elementary School:
5th grade |
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[in-person]
May 15 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm:
Honest Abe's Tap
& Grill (Morris, IL): 10th anniversary celebration |
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May 17-21: available for programs in south
central/southeastern Wisconsin |
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[in-person]
May 17 at 9:00 am:
Hartje Outdoor Learning Center (School District of Reedsburg, WI): Civil War Day
(5th grade) |
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[in-person]
May 18 at 10:00 am:
Pine Haven Christian Communities, Giddings Avenue campus (Sheboygan
Falls, WI): "Lincoln on Leadership" |
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[in-person]
May 18 at 2:00 pm:
Pine Haven Christian Communities, Haven Drive campus (Sheboygan Falls,
WI): "Lincoln on Leadership" |
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[in-person]
May 19 at 2:00 pm:
Avalon Square Presbyterian Home (Waukesha, WI): "Lincoln as
Story-Teller" |
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[in-person]
May 20 at 9:00 am:
Ozaukee Christian
School (Saukville, WI): K through 8th grade |
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[in-person]
May 20 at 7:00 pm:
Brookfield (WI) Public Library: "Lincoln on Literature & the Theatre" |
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[in-person]
May 21 at 1:00 pm:
St. John XXIII
Catholic School (Port Washington, WI): 5th through 8th grade |
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[virtual (recorded)] May 21:
Templeton Middle School
(Sussex, WI):
8th grade |
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[virtual (live)] May 24 at 10:30 am (EDT):
Delaware County Christian School
(Devon, PA): 5th grade |
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[virtual (live)] May 24 at 7:00 pm:
Bartlett (IL) Public
Library: "From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830 to
1861" |
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[in-person]
May 31 at 11:00 am:
Oak Park (IL) Memorial Day Ceremony |
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[in-person]
June 4 at 9:30 pm:
private party (Chicago, IL) |
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[in-person]
June 8 at 10:30 am:
Platinum Adventures Travel & Activities Club
(Wintrust Comm. Banks/Willowbrook): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"
(at Mon Ami
Gabi restaurant in Oak Brook, IL) |
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[in-person]
June 12 at 11:00 am:
Orland Park History Museum: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[in-person]
June 15 at 1:00 pm:
Platinum Adventures Travel & Activities Club (Wintrust Comm. Banks/Old
Town): "A New Birth of Freedom" (program at
Stefani Prime in
Lincolnwood) |
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[virtual (live)]
June 15 at 7:00 pm:
Prairie
Trails Public Library (Burbank, IL): "Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address" |
see my complete schedule
(including the rest of June & beyond)
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Mr. Lincoln's Travels
(contact me for a program in your area!) |
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May 10-14, 2021: |
eastern and central IA |
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May 17-21, 2021: |
south central / southeastern WI |
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June 21-22, 2021: |
southeastern WI |
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July 1-4, 2021: |
central IL |
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July 12-16, 2021: |
northern WI |
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Note: By August, Mr. Lincoln expects to have moved his residence
from the Chicago area to Adrian, Michigan |
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August 17-18, 2021: |
southeastern WI |
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early Sept. 2021: |
southwestern ON, Canada |
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Sept. 16-19, 2021: |
northern &
central IL |
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Sept. 25 - Oct. 3, 2021: |
central IL |
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Oct. 12-15, 2021: |
southeastern WI |
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fall 2021: |
central & western IA; eastern SD |
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fall 2021: |
greater Cincinnati area (OH/KY/IN) |
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fall 2021: |
greater 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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April 18-26, 2022: |
eastern/central KS / metro Kansas City area |
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Oct. 18-24, 2022: |
Shreveport, LA & surrounding areas |
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