Abraham Lincoln



Pete Raymond of Wooster, Ohio has uncanny resemblance to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.  To the delight of all who see him, his exceptional portrayal of honest Abe brings history to life.

 

            Raymond’s love for impersonating Abraham Lincoln has taken him across the eastern states since the year 2000.  His presentations focus on the former president’s life as he grew to adulthood, his leadership during the Civil War, and his love of  the United States until his untimely and tragic death.

 

            Raymond is a life member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters.  This is an organization of over 170 portrayers of Lincoln from 35 states making presentations in first person, dressed in Lincoln-era attire.  Members of the Association have been on C-SPAN in the Lincoln Douglas Debates re-enactment, in schools, churches, plays, movies, parades, and celebrations throughout the world for more than a decade.

 

The hour long event is free. Please check each branch location for audience age.  Raymond will end each program with a question and answer session after the performance.  Register at the branch library nearest you.

 

Creston Library

Grades K-6

Monday, February 18

6:30 p.m.

Registration begins Monday, January 14

330-435-4204

 

Dalton Library

Adults Only

Monday, February 25

6:30 p.m.

Dalton Presbyterian Church

Registration begins Monday, February 4

330-828-8486

 

Doylestown Library

Ages 14 and up

Wednesday, February 13

7 p.m.

Held at the Gene Daniel’s Community Center

Registration begins Wednesday, January 16

330-658-4677

 

Rittman Library

Grades K-6

Tuesday, February 5

6:30 p.m.

Registration begins Wednesday, January 2

330-925-2761

 

Shreve Library

Adults Only

Saturday, February 23

1 p.m.

Registration begins Monday, February 4

330-567-2219

 

West Salem Library

Adults Only

Tuesday, February 19

6:30 p.m.

Registration begins Tuesday, February 5

419-853-4762

Date Posted: January 09, 2008