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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)
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[in-person]
June 15 at 1:00 pm (CDT):
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 (CDT):
Prairie
Trails Public Library (Burbank, IL): "Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address" |
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[in-person]
June 17 at 3:00 pm (CDT): The Clare
(Senior Living Community) (Chicago, IL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[virtual (live)]
June 18 at 7:30 pm (CDT):
Salt Creek Civil War
Round Table (suburban Cook County, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality" |
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[virtual (recorded)]
June 19: Champaign (IL) Park District Juneteenth Celebration |
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[in-person]
June 19 at 7:00 pm (CDT):
Forest Park (IL) Juneteenth Family Pool Party (pending
confirmation) |
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June 21-22: available for programs in southeastern Wisconsin |
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[in-person]
June 21 at 6:30 pm (CDT):
Jack Russell
Memorial Library (Hartford, WI): "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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July 2-3: available for programs in central Illinois |
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[in-person]
July 2-3 (CDT):
Legacy of Giving
Music Festival (Springfield, IL) |
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July 4-5: available for programs in greater Memphis, TN |
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[in-person]
July 4 at 10:00 am (CDT):
City Church
(Cordova, TN) (English and Spanish services) |
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[virtual (live)]
July 8 at 11:00 am (CDT):
Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center (Northbrook, IL):
"From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830 to 1861" (IL Road Scholars) |
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[virtual (live)]
July 8 at 7:00 pm (CDT):
Flossmoor (IL) Public Library:
"Lincoln on Literature & the Theatre" |
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July 12-16: available for programs in northern Wisconsin |
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[in-person]
July 14 at 1:00 pm (CDT):
Mercer (WI) Public Library:
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[in-person]
July 14 at 3:30 pm (CDT):
Boulder
Junction (WI) Public Library:
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[in-person]
July 15 at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm (CDT) (two programs):
Superior (WI) Public
Library (at Billings Park): "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln" (primarily for
children/families) |
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[in-person]
July 16 at 3:00 pm (CDT):
D.R. Moon Memorial
Library (Stanley, WI): "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[virtual (live)]
July 17 at 11:00 am (CDT):
Lincoln's Festival
on Route 66 (Bloomington, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom" |
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August 16-18: available for programs in Chicago area and southeastern Wisconsin |
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[in-person]
Aug. 16 at 7:00 pm (CDT):
Fremont
Public Library (Mundelein, IL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
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[in-person]
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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[in-person]
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 (live)]
Aug. 23 at 7:00 pm (EDT):
Green Tree Public Library
(Pittsburgh, PA):
"A New Birth of Freedom" |
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[virtual (live)]
Aug. 26 at 7:00 pm (EDT):
Morton
Township Public Library (Mecosta, MI): "Lincoln as Story-Teller" |
see my complete schedule
(including September & beyond)
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Mr. Lincoln's Travels
(contact me for a program in your area!) |
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June 21-22, 2021: |
southeastern WI |
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Note: By early July, Mr. Lincoln expects to have moved his residence
from the Chicago area to Adrian, Michigan |
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July 2-3, 2021: |
central IL |
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July 4-5, 2021: |
Memphis, TN |
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July 12-16, 2021: |
northern WI |
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August 16-18, 2021: |
Chicago area & southeastern WI |
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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. 14-18, 2021: |
greater Chicago area |
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Oct. 26-29, 2021: |
southeastern WI |
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Nov. 17-20, 2021: |
greater Chicago area |
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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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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 (January 6, 2021)
Election Fraud – Real and Imagined – in Lincoln’s Day
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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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