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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
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Oct. 15:
Mill Creek Elementary School (Geneva, IL) |
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Oct. 18:
Salt Creek Civil
War Round Table at
Glen Ellyn Historical
Society (Glen Ellyn,
IL) |
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Oct. 19-20:
Village of Hainesville Civil War Re-enactment (Hainesville,
IL) |
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Oct. 21:
North Shore Senior Center (Northfield,
IL) |
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Oct. 23:
Hawthorne Elementary School (Elkhart, IN) |
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Oct. 23:
Beardsley Elementary School (Elkhart, IN) |
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Oct. 24:
St. Paul's Senior
Living Community (South Bend, IN) |
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Oct. 24:
Holy Cross
Village
at Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN) |
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Oct. 24:
Bristol
Public Library (Bristol, IN) |
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Oct. 25: Holy Cross House
at Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN) |
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Oct. 26:
Studebaker National
Museum (South Bend, IN) |
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Nov. 1:
Cantata Adult
Life Services (Brookfield, IL) |
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Nov. 4:
Northfield Branch
Library (Northfield, IL) |
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Nov. 5:
Hebron Public Library (Porter
County Public Library System) (Hebron, IN) |
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Nov. 6:
Somonauk
Public Library (Somonauk, IL) |
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Nov. 7:
Fairview
Haven Retirement Community (Fairbury, IL) |
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Nov. 7:
Brimfield
Public Library (Brimfield, IL) |
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Nov. 8:
Evergreen Place Assisted Living (Normal, IL) |
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Nov. 9:
Vespasian Warner Public
Library (Clinton, IL) |
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Nov. 11:
Bartlett Public
Library (Bartlett, IL) |
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Nov. 12:
Naperville Public Library: Nichols Library
(Naperville, IL) |
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Nov. 14:
Clarendon
Hills Public Library (Clarendon Hills, IL) |
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Nov. 15:
Traditions at CIBC Senior Club (Worth, IL) |
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Nov. 15:
The
Moorings of Arlington Heights (Arlington Heights, IL) |
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Nov. 16:
St. Edmund Catholic
Parish (Oak Park, IL) |
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Nov. 18:
Lexington Square Retirement Community (Elmhurst, IL) |
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Nov. 18:
Aram Public Library
(Delavan, WI) |
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Nov. 19:
Kirkland Crossings – Presbyterian Homes & Services
(Pewaukee, WI) |
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Nov. 19:
Lake Geneva Public Library (Lake Geneva, WI) |
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Nov. 20:
Meadowmere & Mitchell Manor (Senior Living) (Oak Creek, WI) |
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Nov. 20:
Waterford Public Library
(Waterford, WI) |
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Nov. 21:
The Admiral at the
Lake (Chicago, IL) |
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Nov. 22:
IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint
Annual Conf. (w/
Baysinger
Architects & Assoc.
of Illinois Rural & Small Schools) (Chicago, IL) |
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Nov. 23:
Prairie Center for the Arts
(Schaumburg, IL) [Ticketed Event] |
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Nov. 25:
Rolling Meadows Library
(Rolling Meadows, IL) |
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Nov. 26:
Schaumburg
Township District Library
(Schaumburg, IL) |
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Nov. 27:
Normal Public Library
(Normal, IL) |
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Nov. 27:
Luther Oaks
(Senior Living Community) (Bloomington, IL) |
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Nov. 29:
Belmont Village Senior Living (Oak Park, IL) |
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Jan. 13:
North Shore Senior Center (Northfield, IL) |
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Jan. 16:
Home School Hub of DeKalb
County (DeKalb, IL) |
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Feb. 3:
Thomas Ford Memorial
Library (Western Springs, IL) |
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Feb. 6:
Brookfield
Public Library (Brookfield, IL) |
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Feb. 7:
Lemont Area Historical Society: "Drinkin'
with Lincoln" (Lemont, IL) |
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Feb. 10:
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School (Sleepy
Hollow, IL) |
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Feb. 10:
Gilberts Elementary School (Gilberts, IL) |
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Feb. 10:
Crystal Lake Public Library (Crystal
Lake, IL) |
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Feb. 10:
Palatine Public
Library (Palatine, IL) |
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Feb. 11:
The Clare (Senior Living
Community) (Chicago, IL) |
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Feb. 11:
The Birches Assisted
Living (Clarendon Hills, IL) |
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Feb. 12:
Orland Park Public Library (Orland
Park, IL) |
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Feb. 13:
Heritage Woods of Manteno (Senior Living Community) (Manteno, IL) |
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Feb. 13:
Palos Park Public Library (Palos
Park, IL) |
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Feb. 15:
North
Riverside Public Library (North Riverside, IL) |
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Feb. 16:
Elgin History Museum (Elgin, IL) |
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Feb. 17:
Arbor Terrace Naperville (Senior Living Community) (Naperville, IL) |
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Feb. 17:
Valparaiso Public Library (Porter
Co. Public Library System) (Valparaiso, IN) |
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Feb. 18:
Oakton Community College Emeritus Program (Skokie, IL) |
see
the complete list (including February 19 and beyond)
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Mr. Lincoln's Travels
(contact me for a program in your area!) |
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Oct. 23-26: |
north central IN / southwestern MI |
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Nov. 7-9: |
central IL |
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Nov. 18-20: |
southeastern WI
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Nov. 27: |
central IL |
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2020 |
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Winter/Spring (?): |
greater St. Louis area (MO/IL) |
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Feb. 20-March 3: |
LA/MS |
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March 12-14: |
east central /
southeastern WI |
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March 23-27: |
northeastern KS / metro Kansas City area |
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Spring (?): |
greater Cincinnati area (OH/KY/IN) |
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April 6-8: |
central IL |
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April 20-25: |
northeastern /
east central IA |
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May 11-15: |
south central IA |
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May 18-22: |
south central / southeastern WI |
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June 2-3: |
southeastern WI |
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June 9-10: |
southeastern WI |
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Summer (?): |
northern WI
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early Sept. (?): |
southwestern ON, Canada |
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Fall (?): |
western IA / eastern NE / southeastern SD |
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