Visit Defiance Public Library on February 5 from 5:00-6:30PM and hear Mr. Lincoln (as portrayed by Kevin Wood) share his ever-evolving perspectives on the subjects of slavery, emancipation, and equality.
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on February 5 from 5:00-6:30PM and hear Mr. Lincoln (as portrayed by Kevin Wood) share his ever-evolving perspectives on the subjects of slavery, emancipation, and equality.
He’ll give a brief summary of the long history of slavery in North America, focusing especially on the gerat debates and compromises over slavery at the time of the formation of the United States and during the subsequent 80 years.
This program is best suited to adults and older youth/teens (12 and older), but younger children are also welcome.
Mr. Wood has been portraying Mr. Lincoln since the year 2000, and on a professional basis since 2015. He has made over 2,600 appearances in 39 states plus Washington DC and two foreign countries: Canada and Spain.
