Abraham Lincoln Exhibit | Public Library

April 11 - May 8, 2009

Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times is a national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

This exhibit traces Lincoln's path from self-educated lawyer, with virtually no administrative experience, to the president who guided a divided nation through the crises of slavery, secession and Civil War. This free exhibit goes beyond the public images of Lincoln to focus on the evolution of his beliefs and his impact on the nation.

The San Diego Public Library is one of only 40 libraries nationwide selected to host the traveling exhibit, organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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.:: Programs ::. Abraham Lincoln’s Last Days: Hero, Martyr and Civil Rights Inspiration - Lecture Noted historian Dr. Edward J. Blum, of San Diego State University, examines Lincoln’s last days and his legacy. Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central Library - 3rd floor Auditorium 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: 619-236-5800 View the Press Release (PDF: 102K) View the Program Flyer (PDF: 899K)
"Young Mr. Lincoln" - Film Presentation Dr. Edward J. Blum, of San Diego State University, introduces this 1939 film, directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda. Monday, April 13, 2009 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central Library - 3rd floor Auditorium 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: 619-236-5800 View the Program Flyer
Abraham Lincoln Impersonator William T. Peck, a noted Lincoln presenter, highlights key points in Lincoln’s life such as the Kansas - Nebraska Act, the Lincoln - Douglas Debates, the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Library - 3rd floor Auditorium 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: 619-236-5800 View the Press Release (PDF: 100K) View the Program Flyer (PDF: 457K)
Story Time and Craft Program for Younger Children First, a reading of "Abe Lincoln’s Hat," then a coloring page craft and the construction of a paper stovepipe hat. Thursdays, April 23 & 30, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Library - Children’s Room 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: 619-236-5800
Story Time and Craft Program for Older Children Librarian Vanassa Goodman will read "When Abraham Talked To the Trees," a readers theater presentation will be performed and participants will create an Abe Lincoln craft magnet. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Library - 3rd floor Auditorium 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: 619-236-5800


Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition and related programs do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This information will be made available in alternative formats upon request.

April 11 - May 8, 2009

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