Lincoln Tales Tall and True

Event Details

When
11/24/2009 - 2:00pm
Where
Carlyle Junior High School
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL, 62231-1256
United States
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County: 
Clinton
Fee: 
Free. Open to the public.
Sponsor Organization: 
Case Halstead Library
Where
Carlyle Junior High School
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL, 62231-1256
See map: Google Maps
County: 
Clinton
Fee: 
Free. Open to the public.
Sponsor Organization: 
Case Halstead Library
A Road Scholar Program by Brian (Fox) Ellis Tracing his rise from Prairie State rail-splitter to America's favorite president this blend of history and humor will attempt to disentangle the man from the myth. Told from the perspective of Austin Gollaher, a childhood friend of Lincoln who once saved his life, Brian "Fox" Ellis steps into character to allow audiences to step back in time and meet Lincoln during many facets of life, including his childhood, his career as a lawyer, and his presidency.

This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Jim Roeckeman, 618.594.2639.
IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau