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Abraham Lincoln by Kevin Wood

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1,975 appearances in 33 States and two foreign countries

a multi-lingual Lincoln!

Mr. Lincoln Visits Millenium Park in Chicago (11/14/2016)

Mr. Lincoln's videos!

"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)

 Read more testimonials.

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

Thanksgiving Proclamations

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

Dec. 8-9, 2023: available for programs in north central IN / southwestern MI

Sat., Dec. 9 at 10:00 am (EST): Studebaker National Museum (South Bend, IN): "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln" (especially for children) / meet-and-greet

Sat., Dec. 9 at 2:00 pm (EST): Bristol Public Library (Bristol, IN): "Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address"

Jan. 8-9, 2024: available for programs in Detroit area

Mon., Jan. 8 at 2:00 pm (EST): Cedarbrook of Bloomfield Hills Senior Living - Independent & Assisted Living (Bloomfield Hills, MI): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Mon., Jan. 8 at 3:15 pm (EST): Cedarbrook of Bloomfield Hills Senior Living - Memory Care (Bloomfield Hills, MI): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Tues., Jan. 9 at 3:00 pm (EST): Atria Park of Ann Arbor (Senior Living Community) (Ann Arbor, MI): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Jan. 10-12, 2024: available for programs in Chicago area

Wed., Jan. 10 at 7:00 pm (CST): Three Crowns Park (Senior Living Community) (Evanston, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Jan. 11 at 1:00 pm (CST): Brookdale Northbrook (Senior Living Community) (Northbrook, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Jan. 11 at 3:00 pm (CST): Vi at The Glen (Senior Living Community) (Glenview, IL): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Thurs., Jan. 11 at 7:30 pm (CST): Tamarisk NorthShore (Senior Living Community) (Deerfield, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Fri., Jan. 12 from 8:10 am - 2:00 pm (CST): Wood Oaks Junior High School (Northbrook, IL): 7th grade (3 programs)

Fri., Jan. 12 at 6:45 pm (CST): Covenant Living of Northbrook (Senior Independent Living Community) (Northbrook, IL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Jan. 16-27, 2024: available for programs in LA/MS/AL/FL

Wed., Jan. 17 at 2:00? pm (CST): Cooperwood Senior Living (Flowood, MS): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Wed., Jan. 17 at 6:00 pm (CST): Tangipahoa Parish Library - Kentwood Branch (Kentwood, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Jan. 18 at 6:00 pm (CST): Tangipahoa Parish Library - Hammond Branch (Hammond, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Fri., Jan. 19? at 1:30? pm (CST): Avanti Senior Living at Covington (Covington, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom" (pending confirmation)

Sat., Jan. 20 at 11:00 pm (CST): East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Scotlandville Branch Library (Baton Rouge, LA): "Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality"

Sat., Jan. 20 at 2:30 pm (CST): East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Zachary Branch Library (Zachary, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Sun., Jan. 21 at 3:00 pm (CST): East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library (Baton Rouge, LA): "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln" especially for children)

Mon., Jan. 22 at 1:30 pm (CST): St. James Place (Senior Living Community) (Baton Rouge, LA): "Lincoln as Story-Teller"

Mon., Jan. 22 at 4:00 pm (CST): Williamsburg Senior Living Community (Baton Rouge, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Tues., Jan. 23 at 10:30 am (CST): Jefferson Baptist Church (Baton Rouge, LA) ("Young at Heart" Senior Ministry): tbd

Tues., Jan. 23 at 4:00 pm (CST): Lambeth House (Retirement Community) (New Orleans, LA): tbd

Wed., Jan. 24 at 3:00? pm (CST): SummerHouse Ashton Manor (Luling, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Wed., Jan. 24 at 6:00 pm (CST): St. Charles Parish Library - East Regional Library (Destrehan, LA): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Jan. 25 at 10:30 am (CST): American House Bluewater Bay (Senior Living Community) (Niceville, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Jan. 25 at 2:00? pm (CST): Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach (Senior Living Community) (Santa Rosa Beach, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Jan. 25 at 3:30 pm (CST): The Blake at Miramar Beach (Senior Living Community) (Miramar Beach, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

Thurs., Jan. 25 at 6:00 pm (CST): Destin Library (Destin, FL): "A New Birth of Freedom"

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

Mr. Lincoln's Travels

(contact me for a program in your area!)

Dec. 8-9, 2023:

north central IN / southwestern MI

Jan. 8-9, 2024:

Detroit area

Jan. 10-12, 2024:

Chicago area

Jan. 16-27, 2024:

MS/LA/AL/FL

Jan. 29 - Feb. 2, 2024:

Detroit area

Feb. 5-12, 2024:

Chicago area

Feb. 13, 2024:

Detroit area

Feb. 15-16, 2024:

north central and northwestern OH

Feb. 17, 2024:

Cincinnati area

Feb. 19-28, 2024:

Florida

March 1, 2024:

northern IN

March 7-8, 2024:

Detroit area

spring 2024 (?):

central & north central OH

 March 18-21, 2024:

southeastern WI

April 1-2, 2024:

Detroit area

April 4-7, 2024:

central IL

April 16-19, 2024:

Chicago area and northern IL

April 22-28, 2024:

Dayton/Cincinnati area

May 1-2, 2024:

Fort Wayne, IN area

May 8-10, 2024:

Detroit area

May 13-17, 2024:

Detroit area

 May 20-25, 2024:

south central and southeastern WI

June 2024 (?):

eastern & central IA

June 6-9, 2024:

central IL

June 13-16, 2024:

central IL

June 19-20, 2024:

Detroit area

 June 26-29, 2024:

western MI

 Summer 2024 (?):

southeastern WI

July 25-28, 2024:

central IL

Aug. 8-11, 2024:

Chicago area

Sept. 26-30, 2024:

central IL

Oct. 12-20, 2024:

northern IL

 Fall 2024:

southeastern WI

Oct. 2024 (?):

western IA / eastern SD

Nov. 17-24, 2024:

Chicago area

May 3-5, 2025 (?):

Lincoln, NE 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:

-04/06/24: 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