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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)]
Oct. 29, 6:30 pm:
Dubuque County (IA) Library: "The Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns and Elections" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 3, 9:30 am:
St. Mary Catholic School (DeKalb, IL): 4th grade |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 4, 6:00 pm (EST):
New Milford (CT) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 5, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST):
New York Library Association
Annual Conference |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 5, 6:00 pm:
Lake Geneva (WI) Public Library: "The Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns and Elections" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 6, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST):
New York Library Association
Annual Conference |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Nov. 7:
Brookfield (WI) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 7, 10:00 am:
West Bend (WI) Community Memorial Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 7, 1:00 pm:
Oswego (IL) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 9, 5:30 pm (EDT):
Seekonk (MA) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 9, 6:00 pm:
Kewanee Public Library:
"From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830 to 1861" (IL Road Scholars) |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 9, 7:45 pm: private event (birthday party) in Atlanta, IL |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 10, 6:00 pm:
Troy (MI) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 11, 11:00 am:
Oak Park (IL) Veterans' Day Ceremony |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 11, 6:00 pm (EST):
Community District Library
(Corunna, MI):
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 11, 7:00 pm:
Fountaindale Public Library (Bolingbrook, IL): "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 12, 6:00 pm:
Hammond (IN) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 13, 6:30 pm (EST):
Orange County Library District (Orlando, FL): "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 14, 1:00 pm:
Highland Park (TX) Harvey R. "Bum" Bright Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 16, 7:00 pm:
Tinley Park (IL) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Nov. 17:
Allen Park
(MI) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[in-person]
Nov. 17, 12:00 noon:
The Center at Palos
Park (IL): "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 17, 6:30 pm:
Palos Heights (IL) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Nov. 18:
Saline County
Library (Benton, AR): "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Nov. 18:
Atria Glenview (IL) (Senior Community): "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 18, 7:00 pm (EST):
Grosse Pointe
(MI) Public Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Nov. 19:
Church Creek Senior Living (Arlington Heights, IL): "Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 19, 7:00 pm:
Itasca
(IL) Community Library: "Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 21, 11:00 am:
Malvern-Hot
Spring County (AR) Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 23, 6:30 pm (EST):
Warren County
Library (Belvidere, NJ): "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[in-person] Nov. 24, 9:45 am:
Platinum Adventures Travel & Activities Club:
"Lincoln and Thanksgiving"
(at Mon Ami
Gabi restaurant, Oak Brook, IL) |
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[virtual (live)]
Nov. 24, 7:00 pm:
Mount Clemens (MI) Public
Library: "Lincoln and Thanksgiving" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
Nov. 25: Dickson Hollow Presbyterian Home
(Menomonee Falls, WI): "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. 2, 11:00 am:
Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center (Northbrook, IL):
"From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830 to 1861" (IL Road Scholars) |
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[in-person]
Dec. 3, 1:00 pm:
Cascade (IA) Public
Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[in-person]
Dec. 3, 6:30 pm:
Monticello
(IA) Public
Library: "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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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" |
see
the complete list (including 2021)
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Mr. Lincoln's Travels
(contact me for a program in your area!) |
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Dec. 2-4: |
eastern IA |
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Winter 2021: |
Florida |
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Winter 2021: |
LA/MS/AR/TX |
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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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early Sept. 2021: |
southwestern ON, Canada |
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