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Mr. Lincoln (Kevin Wood)

2,409 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

February 5-12, 2025: available for programs in Chicago area

Wed., Feb. 5 at 1:30 pm (CST): Sun City Huntley by Del Webb (55+ Community) (Huntley, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Wed., Feb. 5 at 3:30 pm (CST): The Woodlands at Canterfield (Senior Living Community) (West Dundee, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Feb. 6 at 10:00 am (CST): Wyndemere Senior Community (Wheaton, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., Feb. 6 at 1:00 pm (CST): St. Charles Public Library (St. Charles, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., Feb. 6 at 3:30 pm (CST): The Landings (Senior Living Community) (Batavia, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Fri., Feb. 7 at 1:30 pm (CST): Monarch Landing (Senior Living Community) (Naperville, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Fri., Feb. 7 at 4:00 pm (CST): Solstice Senior Living at Joliet (Joliet, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Fri., Feb. 7 at 6:30 pm (CST): "Drinkin' with Lincoln" (a fundraiser for the Lemont Quarrymen Vintage Base Ball Team) (Lemont, IL)

Sat., Feb. 8 at 10:00 am (CST): Manteno Public Library (Manteno, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Sat., Feb. 8 at 1:00 pm (CST): Tinley Park Historical Society (jointly sponsored by Tinley Park Public Library) (Tinley Park, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Sat., Feb. 8 at 6:00 pm (CST): The Pointe at Kilpatrick (Senior Living Community) (Crestwood, IL): "The Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns and Elections"

Sun., Feb. 9 at 3:00 pm (CST): Sugar Grove Public Library (Sugar Grove, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Mon., Feb. 10 at 9:30 am (CST): South School (Glencoe, IL): 1st grade

Mon., Feb. 10 at 2:00 pm (CST): Oakton Community College Emeritus Program (Skokie, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Tues., Feb. 11 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon (CST): Midway International Airport (Chicago, IL): meet-and-greet

Tues., Feb. 11 at 1:30 pm (CST): Lacey Creek Supportive Living (Senior Living Community) (Downers Grove, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Tues., Feb. 11 at 3:30 pm (CST): Oak Trace (Senior Living Community) (Downers Grove, IL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Tues., Feb. 11 at 6:30 pm (CST): Oak Brook Public Library (Oak Brook, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

[Wed., Feb. 12: Lincoln's Birthday!]

Wed., Feb. 12 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon (CST): O'Hare International Airport (Chicago, IL): meet-and-greet

Wed., Feb. 12 at 1:30 pm (CST): Three Crowns Park (Senior Living Community) (Evanston, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Wed., Feb. 12 at 3:30 pm (CST): Chestnut Square at The Glen (Senior Living Community) (Glenview, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Wed., Feb. 12 at 7:00 pm (CST): Glenview Public Library (Glenview, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

February 13, 2025: available for programs in Detroit area

Thurs., Feb. 13 at 1:00 pm (EST): Sunrise Senior Living of Bloomfield Hills (Bloomfield Hills, MI): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Feb. 13 at 3:00 pm (EST): Oakmont Manor (Senior Living Community) (Sterling Heights, MI): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., Feb. 13 at 6:00 pm (EST): Warren Public Library - Civic Center Library (Warren, MI): "A New Birth of Freedom"

February 16-17, 2025: available for programs in North & South Carolina

Sun., Feb. 16 at 2:00 pm (EST): Windsor Run (Senior Living Community) (Matthews, NC): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Sun., Feb. 16 at 4:00 pm (EST): Providence Meadows Gracious Retirement Living (Charlotte, NC): "A New Birth of Freedom"

[Mon., Feb. 17: Presidents' Day!]

Mon., Feb. 17 at 11:00 am (EST): TidePointe (Senior Living Community) (Hilton Head Island, SC): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Mon., Feb. 17 at 1:30 pm (EST): The Cypress of Hilton Head (Senior Living Community) (Hilton Head Island, SC): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Mon., Feb. 17 at 3:15 pm (EST): The Bayshore on Hilton Head Island (Senior Living Community) (Hilton Head Island, SC): "A New Birth of Freedom"

February 18-28, 2025: available for programs in Florida

Tues., Feb. 18 at 2:00 pm (EST): Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza (Sumter County Library System) (Wildwood, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Tues., Feb. 18 at 4:15 pm (EST): Freedom Pointe at The Villages (Senior Living Community: Independent Living) (The Villages, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Tues., Feb. 18 at 6:00 pm (EST): Watercrest Spanish Springs (Senior Living Community) (Lady Lake, FL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Wed., Feb. 19 at 10:00 am (EST): Freedom Pointe at The Villages (Senior Living Community: Assisted Living) (The Villages, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Wed., Feb. 19 at 1:00 pm (EST): The Villages Recreation Department - Eisenhower Recreation Center (The Villages, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Wed., Feb. 19 at 3:00 pm (EST): The Villages Recreation Department - Eisenhower Recreation Center (The Villages, FL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., Feb. 20 at 11:00 am (EST): Lake Port Square (Senior Living Community: Assisted Living) (Leesburg, FL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., Feb. 20 at 1:00 pm (EST): Leesburg Public Library (Lake County Library System) (Leesburg, FL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., Feb. 20 at 6:00 pm (EST): Lake Port Square (Senior Living Community: Independent Living) (Leesburg, FL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Fri., Feb. 21 at 1:00 pm (EST): Port Orange Regional Library (Volusia County Public Library) (Port Orange, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Fri., Feb. 21 at 3:30 pm (EST): The Blake at LPGA (Senior Living Community) (Daytona Beach, FL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Tues., Feb. 25 at 10:00 am (EST): Braden River Branch Library (Manatee County Public Library) (Brandenton, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Tues., Feb. 25 at 3:00 pm (EST): Selby Public Library (Sarasota County Libraries) (Sarasota, FL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Tues., Feb. 25 at 6:30 pm (EST): Heartis Village Venice (Senior Living Community) (Daytona Beach, FL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Wed., Feb. 26 at 10:00 am (EST): South Regional Library (Collier County Public Library) (Naples, FL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Wed., Feb. 26 at 2:00 pm (EST): Marco Island Library (Collier County Public Library) (Marco Island, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Feb. 27 at 11:00 am (EST): Siena Lakes (Senior Living Community) (Naples, FL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., Feb. 27 at 2:00 pm (EST): Vi at Bentley Village (Senior Living Community) (Naples, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Feb. 27 at 7:00 pm (EST): All Seasons Naples (Senior Living Community) (Naples, FL): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Fri., Feb. 28 at 10:00 am (EST): Grand Living at Naples (Senior Living Community) (Naples, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

March 5-6, 2025: available for programs in northern Indiana

Wed., March 5 at 6:00 pm (EST): Four Presidents Corners Historical Society (at Allen County Public Library: Monroeville Branch) (Monroeville, IN): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., March 6 at 10:15 am (EST): North Liberty Elementary School (North Liberty, IN): 4th grade

Thurs., March 6 at 12:05 pm (EST): Walkerton Elementary School (Walkerton, IN): 4th grade

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

Mr. Lincoln's Travels

(contact me for a program in your area!)

Feb. 5-12, 2025:

Chicago area

Feb. 13, 2025:

Detroit area

Feb. 16-17, 2025:

North & South Carolina

Feb. 18-28, 2025:

Florida

March 5-6, 2025:

northern IN

March 14, 2025:

Detroit area

March 17, 2025:

Toledo area

March 26-27, 2025:

central WI / Minneapolis area

March 31, 2025:

Detroit area

 March/April 2025 (?):

MD/VA/DC

April 2, 2025:

south central MI

April 4-6, 2025:

central IL

April 6-9, 2025:

Chicago area

April 15-16, 2025:

Ann Arbor/Detroit area

spring 2025 (?):

western MI

May 7-9, 2025:

Detroit area

May 12-16, 2025:

Detroit area

 May 20-23, 2025:

southeastern WI

May 30 - June 22, 2025:

EUROPE (UK, Spain, France, Germany ...)

July 5-7, 2025:

Chicago area

July 9-10, 2025:

Detroit area

 July 17-20, 2025:

southeastern WI

July 24-26, 2025:

central IL

July 30 - Aug. 2, 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. 9-12, 2025:

northern IL

Oct. 16-19, 2025:

Chicago area

Oct. (?):

central OH

Nov. 2025 (?):

western MI

Nov. 9-13, 2025:

northeastern and north central OH

Nov. 20-23, 2025:

Chicago area

latest post (Feb. 1, 2025)

The "Sanctuary Cities" of Lincoln's Day

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