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Mr. Lincoln (Kevin Wood)

2,359 appearances in 33 States and two foreign countries

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First-Name Basis Since Abe

a multi-lingual Lincoln!

"Thank you very much for coming and telling us a lot about Abraham Lincoln.  I can't believe you could remember all of that information.  I really liked that you came because it felt like Abraham Lincoln was actually there with us." (from a sixth-grade student)

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Abraham Lincoln's famous relatives (George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Elvis Presley, Amelia Earhart, and more!)

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Kevin Wood 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, and the Chicago History Museum, 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 at a wide variety of venues, including libraries, museums, senior residences, schools, churches, civic/historical events, conferences, and parties.  He even participates as "Running Abe" in races and triathlons.

He offers 14 set programs for adult/general audiences, from his standard program on our nation's history (and his own history) during his time to more specialized programs on Thanksgiving, immigration, slavery & emancipation, his stories & jokes, leadership, his law career, his political career, the Gettysburg Address, literature & the theatre, education, his "Lost Speech", his Illinois years, and religion & the Bible.

Full presentations are available either in English or Spanish, in addition to a basic presentation in French or German.

For more information, or to arrange a visit by Mr. Lincoln, please contact me as follows:

mailing address:

   Kevin Wood
   605 Stockford Dr.
   Adrian, MI 49221-1401 

telephone (home): 517-920-4849

telephone (cell): 708-979-3093

(ab)e-mail: abe<at>mrlincoln.com (remove "<" and ">" and replace "at" with @)

* My Story: How I came to portray Mr. Lincoln! *

 

UPCOMING APPEARANCES

January 8-18, 2025: available for programs in LA/MS/AL/FL

Wed., Jan. 8 at 1:15 pm (CST): Redstone Village (Senior Living Community) (Huntsville, AL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Wed., Jan. 8 at 3:00 pm (CST): Brookdale Jones Farm (Senior Living Community) (Huntsville, AL): "A New Birth of Freedom" (?)

Thurs., Jan. 9 at 1:00 pm (CST): The Trace (Senior Living Community) (Covington, LA): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Thurs., Jan. 9 at 3:00 pm (CST): St. Anthony's Gardens (Senior Living Community) (Covington, LA): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Thurs., Jan. 9 at 6:00 pm (CST): Tangipahoa Parish Library - Amite Branch (Amite City, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Fri., Jan. 10 at 10:30 am (CST): Christwood Retirement Community (Covington, LA): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Sat., Jan. 11 at 11:00 am (CST): Tangipahoa Parish Library - Ponchatoula Branch (Ponchatoula, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Sat., Jan. 11 at 3:00 pm (CST): East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Jones Creek Regional Branch Library (Baton Rouge, LA): "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln" (especially for kids)

Sun., Jan. 12 at 2:30 pm (CST): East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Central Branch Library (Central, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Mon., Jan. 13 at 6:00 pm (CST): East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Main Library (Baton Rouge, LA): "Lincoln on Literature and the Theatre"

Tues., Jan. 14 at 8:15 am (CST): Houma Christian School (Houma, LA): 4th-7th grade

Tues., Jan. 14 at 4:00 pm (CST): Lambeth House (Retirement Community) (New Orleans, LA): "The Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns and Elections"

Wed., Jan. 15 at 10:00 am (CST): St. Charles Parish Library - East Regional Library (Destrehan, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Tues., Jan. 15 (?) at tbd (CST): The Carrollton (Senior Living Community) (New Orleans, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Wed., Jan. 15 at 6:00 pm (CST): St. Charles Parish Library - West Regional Library (Luling, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Jan. 16 at tbd (CST): Bellview Library (West Florida Public Libraries) (Pensacola, FL): "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln" (especially for children/families)

Thurs., Jan. 16 at 6:00 pm (CST): Niceville Public Library (Niceville, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Fri., Jan. 17 at 3:00 pm (CST): The Blake at Miramar Beach (Senior Living Community) (Miramar Beach, FL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Sat., Jan. 18 at tbd (CST): Pensacola Library (West Florida Public Libraries) (Pensacola, FL): "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln" (especially for children/families)

January 21, 2025: available for programs in Detroit/Ann Arbor area

Tues., Jan. 21 at 1:00 pm (EST): American Association of University Women (program at Emmanuel Lutheran Church) (Livonia, MI): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Tues., Jan. 21 at 3:30 pm (EST): Atria Park of Ann Arbor (Senior Living Community) (Ann Arbor, MI): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Tues., Jan. 21 at 6:30 pm (EST): Wixom Public Library (Wixom, MI): "A New Birth of Freedom"

January 23, 2025: available for programs in west central OH

Thurs., Jan. 23 at 6:00 pm (EST): Knowlton Library (Logan County Libraries) (Bellefontaine, MI): "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln" (especially for children/families)

January 29, 2025: available for programs in Detroit area

Wed., Jan. 29 at 11:45 am (EST): City of Farmington Hills Senior Services (program at Costick Activities Center) (Farmington Hills, MI): "A New Birth of Freedom"

February 3, 2025: available for programs in SE MI / NW OH

Mon., Feb. 3 at 1:30 pm (EST): Dominican Life Center (Senior Living Community) (Adrian Dominican Sisters) (Adrian, MI): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

February 4, 2025: available for programs in Detroit area

Tues., Feb. 4 at 7:00 pm (EST): Novi Public Library (sponsored by Novi Historical Commission) (Novi, MI): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

 
 see my complete schedule (including the rest of February & beyond)
 

Mr. Lincoln's Travels

(contact me for a program in your area!)

Jan. 8-18, 2025:

LA/MS/AL/FL

Jan. 21, 2025:

Detroit/Ann Arbor area

Jan. 23, 2025:

west central OH

Jan. 29, 2025:

Detroit area

Feb. 3, 2025:

southeast MI / northwest OH

Feb. 4, 2025:

Detroit area

Feb. 5-12, 2025:

Chicago area

Feb. 13, 2025:

Detroit area

Feb. 17, 2025:

Hilton Head Island, SC area

Feb. 18-28, 2025:

Florida

March 4-6, 2025:

northern IN

March 14, 2025:

Detroit area

 mid-March 2025 (?):

MD/VA/DC

March 31, 2025 (?):

south central MI

April 2, 2025 (?):

Detroit area

April 4-6, 2025:

central IL

April 6-9, 2025:

Chicago area

May 7-9, 2025:

Detroit area

May 12-16, 2025:

Detroit area

 May 19-23, 2025:

south central and southeastern WI

late spring 2025 (?):

western MI

June 4-8, 2025 (?):

central IL

June 18-22, 2025 (?):

central IL

 July 16-20, 2025 (?):

southeastern WI

July 24-26, 2025 (?):

central IL

late July/early Aug. 2025:

central IA

Aug. 7-10, 2025 (?):

Chicago area and northern IL

Fall 2025 (?):

western IA / eastern SD

Sept 25-29, 2025 (?):

central IL

Oct. 10-13, 2025 (?):

northern IL

Oct. 17-20, 2025 (?):

Chicago area

Nov. 2025 (?):

western MI

Nov. 8-12, 2025 (?):

northeastern and north central OH

Nov. 20-23, 2025 (?):

Chicago area

latest post (Nov. 26, 2022)

Thanksgiving: Celebrate It or Cancel It?

My Story: How I came to portray Mr. Lincoln!

My Story

How I came to portray Mr. Lincoln! [photo from one of my earlier appearances, in 2002]

"Running Abe": Fastest Abe in the West!

Next races:

-04/05/25: Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon (Springfield, IL)

a few fun activities to help you learn more about the life and times of Abraham Lincoln

 

Videos of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address in English, Spanish, French, and German