 The luncheon and discussion will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Multi-Purpose Room.
Tickets are $20 each, which includes lunch, and are available now.
They may be purchased at www.alplm.org or by calling 217-558-8934.The book signing is
free and open to the public. It will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in the
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Store. Copies of Guelzo's books
will be available for purchase.
Guelzo is the Henry R. Luce Professor of the Civil War Era and
director of Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College. He is the
author of "Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates That Defined America
(2008)"; "Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President" (1999); and
"Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation: The End of Slavery in America"
(2004).
The Feb. 11 discussion and book signing are part of the
presidential library and museum's observance of Abraham Lincoln's
199th birthday. Other scheduled events include children's activities
and "Tea with Mrs. Keckly" on Feb. 9; a theatrical performance,
"Frederick Douglass & Abraham Lincoln: A Friendship Unique," on Feb.
12; and "Lincoln, Lore and Legends" Trivia Night on Feb. 15.
[Text from
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency news release received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information] |
