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Louisville Area Events
The Filson Historical
Society
Lincoln Runs for President: New York, Kentucky, and the Campaign of
1860, Sunday Feb. 10, The Temple Congregation Adath Israel Brith
Sholom, Louisville, Ky.
Harold Holzer, award-winning author of Lincoln at Cooper Union, will
lecture about Lincoln’s 1860 presidential campaign.
Farmington Historic Home
Back to Kentucky: Lincoln and Farmington, Feb. 2008 – Feb. 2010, Farmington Historic Home, Louisville, Ky.
The special exhibit will focus on Lincoln’s important connections to the Speed family at Farmington and the consequences of his visit for the family.
Mr. Lincoln Visits Louisville, Oct. 2008, Farmington Historic Home, Louisville, Ky.
Lincoln’s 1841 visit to Farmington and Louisville will be commemorated with three weeks of special programming. Events will include a reenactment of Lincoln’s arrival at Farmington, bus and walking tours of Lincoln's Louisville, as well as programs on Louisville in 1841, architecture, culture, women's roles, and enslaved African Americans at Farmington and in Louisville.
The Frazier International History Museum
Lincoln on Leadership, Monday Feb. 11, Frazier International History Museum, Louisville, Ky. This symposium sponsored by the KALBC, McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, and the Frazier International History Museum will feature acclaimed historian Pulitzer Prize winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin. Dr. Goodwin will discuss Abraham Lincoln’s leadership qualities and there will be an additional address by political speechwriter and advisor Richard Goodwin.
Mysterious Abraham-A Fresh Glimpse of Abraham Lincoln based on his Speeches and Writings, Wednesday Feb. 20, Frazier Museum, Louisville, Ky.
Dr. Tom Owens examines the life of Lincoln exploring Lincoln's use of language in his speeches and writings
Abraham Lincoln and his enduring friendship with Joshua and James Speed,Thursday Feb. 21, Frazier Museum, Louisville, Ky.
Bryan Bush, M.A., of the University of Louisville examines the relationship between Lincoln and Joshua and James Speed.
For more information on the programs at The Frazier International History Museum please visit their Calendar of Events
The Kentucky Center
Abraham Lincoln Bi-Centennial Celebration, Monday Feb. 11, Whitney Hall, Louisville, Ky.
This gala evening features the Louisville Orchestra, Soprano Angela Brown, NPR's Bob Edwards as master of ceremonies, and Sam Waterston from Law & Order portraying Lincoln and more.
The Louisville Free Public Library
Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation, Dec. 13, 2007 – Feb. 14 2008, Louisville Free Public Library Main Branch, Louisville, Ky.
A panel series of historical documents and photographs explores events in Lincoln’s life that transformed his views on slavery and ultimately led to his 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. The “Forever Free” programming includes more than 80 free educational Lincoln bicentennial events featured at all library locations including re-enactors, book discussion, guest speakers, quilting programs, and debate tournaments.
For more information on other events at the Louisville Free Public Library consult the Forever Free calendar
Louisville Waterfront Park
Lincoln Statue Unveiling, April 15, 2009, Louisville, Ky. Kentucky sculptor Ed Hamilton will unveil his bronze Lincoln statue commissioned by the Louisville Waterfront Park Development Corporation.
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