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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 (live)] Apr. 22 at 7:00 pm:
Leavenworth
(KS) Public Library: "Lincoln on Leadership" |
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[virtual (recorded)] Apr. 26:
Allenton (WI) Elementary School:
5th grade |
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[virtual (recorded)] Apr. 26:
Slinger (WI) Elementary School:
5th grade |
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[virtual (live)] Apr. 28 at 7:00 pm (EDT):
Mount Clemens (MI) Public
Library: "Lincoln on Leadership" |
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[virtual (live)] Apr. 29 at 7:00 pm:
Itasca
(IL) Community Library: "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality" |
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[virtual (recorded)] Apr. 30:
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
(Hawthorn Woods, IL):
4th grade |
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[virtual (live)] May 3 at 6:00 pm:
Three Rivers Public Library
(Minooka/Channahan, IL):
"Lincoln on Immigration and America's Place in the World" |
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[virtual (live)] May 4 at 6:30 pm (EDT):
Clermont County (OH) Public Library: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[virtual (live)] May 5 at 1:00 pm:
DePaul
University (Chicago, IL): Museum Education & Living History
course |
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[virtual (live)] May 6 at 11:15 am:
Barrington
(IL) Middle School - Station Campus: Civil War Day (7th grade) |
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[virtual (live)] May 6 at 7:00 pm (EDT):
Fairport (NY) Public Library:
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (recorded)] May 7:
Reaching Forward Conference
(IL): Performers' Showcase |
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[in-person]
May 8 at 9:00 am:
Abe's Mini Triathlon /
Pioneer Sprint Triathlon (Petersburg, IL): as a "Running Abe" |
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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 1:00 pm (?):
Riceville
(IA) Public Library:
tbd |
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[in-person]
May 10 at 7:00 pm:
Clarksville
(IA) Public Library: "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[in-person]
May 11 at 1:00 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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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 20 at 7:00 pm:
Brookfield (WI) Public Library: "Lincoln on Literature & the Theatre" |
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[virtual (recorded)] May 21:
Templeton Middle School
(Sussex, WI):
8th 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" |
see my complete schedule
(including 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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August 17-18, 2021: |
southeastern WI |
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August 23-27, 2021: |
lower MI |
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early Sept. 2021: |
southwestern ON, Canada |
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Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 2021: |
central IL |
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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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