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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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Nov. 13:
Friendship Manor
Retirement Community
(Rock Island, IL) |
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Nov. 13:
Geneseo Public Library
(Geneseo, IL) |
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Nov. 14:
Plainfield
Public Library (Plainfield, 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 Home
(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) (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:
Lutheran Home Senior
Living Community
(Arlington Heights, 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. 10:
Wood Oaks Junior High
School (Northbrook, 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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Jan. 23:
Lemont Area Historical Society (Lemont, IL) |
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Feb. 3:
Thomas Ford Memorial
Library (Western Springs, IL) |
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Feb. 4:
Highland
Park Historical Society (at
Highland Park
Library) (Highland Park, IL) |
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Feb. 6:
O'Hare
International Airport (Chicago, IL) |
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Feb. 6:
Brookfield
Public Library (Brookfield, IL) |
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Feb. 7:
Midway
International Airport (Chicago, 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)
(two programs: English and Spanish) |
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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) |
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Feb. 20:
Willie Morris Library (Jackson
Hinds Library System) (Jackson, MS) |
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Feb. 20:
Medgar Evers Library (Jackson
Hinds Library System) (Jackson, MS) |
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Feb. 20:
Quisenberry Library (Jackson
Hinds Library System) (Clinton, MS) |
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Feb. 22:
William F. Laman
Public Library System
(North Little Rock, AR) |
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Feb. 24:
Castor School (Junior High)
(Castor, LA) |
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Feb. 24:
Ringgold High School (Junior
High) (Ringgold, LA) |
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Feb. 24:
Saline School (Junior High)
(Saline, LA) |
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Feb. 24:
Lincoln Parish Library
(Ruston, LA) |
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Feb. 25:
Arcadia High School (Junior
High) (Arcadia, LA) |
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Feb. 25:
Gibsland-Coleman School
(Junior High) (Gibsland, LA) |
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Feb. 25:
Ouachita Parish Public Library:
Main Branch (Monroe, LA) |
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Feb. 25:
Ouachita Parish Public Library:
Carver-McDonald Branch (Monroe, LA) |
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Feb. 26: school in Lincoln Parish
(Ruston, LA) |
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Feb. 27:
Vidalia Junior High School
(Vidalia, LA) |
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Feb. 27:
Delta Charter School
(Ferriday, LA) |
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Feb. 27:
Concordia Parish
Library - Vidalia Branch (Vidalia, LA) |
see
the complete list (including March and beyond)
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Mr. Lincoln's Travels
(contact me for a program in your area!) |
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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/AR |
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March 12-14: |
east central /
southeastern WI |
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March 23-27: |
greater Cincinnati area (OH/KY/IN) |
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April 6-8: |
central IL |
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Spring (?): |
Quad Cities area (IL/IA) |
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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: |
north central IN / southwestern MI |
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Fall: |
northeastern KS / metro Kansas City area |
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Fall: |
western IA / eastern NE / southeastern SD |
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