KENTUCKY BICENTENNIAL EVENTS Feb. 13 thru Feb. 28FEBRUARY 13 "Abraham Lincoln, America's 'Agent of Change' " symposium at Centre College
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Norton Center Weisiger Theatre Centre College
Danville, KY This symposium is the first in a series sponsored by: The Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; The Kentucky Heritage Council; The Kentucky African American Heritage Commission; The Georgetown College Underground Railroad Research Institute; Kentucky State Parks; Centre College; Lincoln Memorial University and the City of Maysville. Contact Information: 1-502-564-7005 ext. 125 $25 Early Registration Fee $35 After February 9, 2009 Students Free of Charge* (*Meals not included) The symposium will get underway with evening presentations on Thursday, Feb. 12. The schedule for Friday, Feb. 13 includes tours and the evening premiere of the play "Abe Lincoln and Uncle Tom in the White House." On Saturday, February 14, there will be presentations and panels on various topics throughout the day. This program runs from Feb. 12 thru Feb. 14, 2009. _______________ "Lincoln the Decision Maker"
Wesley United Methodist Church
1825 Russell Cave Rd.
Lexington, KY 7:00 PM EST "Lincoln the Decision Maker" presented by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre includes excerpts from "River of Time," the new Lincoln opera. Free. _______________ "Love is Eternal: Mrs. Lincoln" at Kenton Co. Library
Kenton Co. Library Durr Branch
1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Independence, KY 41051 7:00 PM EST A one-woman show about Mary Todd Lincoln, by Donna McCreary, author of "Fashionable First Lady" and "Lincoln's Table." _______________ FEBRUARY 14 "Meet Mr. Lincoln" at Kenton Co. Library
Mary Ann Mongan Library
502 Scott Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011 1:00 PM EST Larry Elliott offers a one-man portrayal of Abraham Lincoln. _______________ KHS Museum Theatre: "Abraham Lincoln's Life through Kentucky Eyes"
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601 There will be performances at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each Saturday in February of the KHS Museum Theatre production of "Abraham Lincoln's Life through Kentucky Eyes." This readers theatre play explores diverse opinions of Lincoln and his legacy. Free with museum admission. 1:30 PM EST For more information, contact Greg Hardison at (502) 564-1792, ext. 4454 _______________ "Family Fun Day" at the Kentucky Historical Society
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601 This fun-filled family event features Clifford the Big Red Dog, dancing with the Berea Festival Dancers and Lincoln-related children's games and activities. Free. 10:00 AM EST For more information, contact Lisa Cleveland at (502) 564-1792 _______________ History Zone: "Happy 200th, Abraham Lincoln!"
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601 Celebrate the bicentennial at the Kentucky Historical Society with Lincoln party games, birthday cake, and a giant penny to take home. For children ages 5-10 and their families. Free. 1:00 PM EST Contact Erica Harvey, (502) 564-1792, ext. 4461 _______________ FEBRUARY 15 "Keeping Mr. Lincoln" performance at the Lexington Children's Theatre
Lexington's Children's Theatre
418 W. Short St.
Lexington, KY 40507 This new play by Sandra Fenichel Asher is based on Abraham Lincoln - one of the most significant and profound individuals in American history. 2:00 PM EST For more information or to order tickets, visit the Lexington Children's Theatre's website at www.lctonstage.org or call 800-928-4545 or 859-254-4548. _______________ FEBRUARY 16 "Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln"
Campbell Co. Public Library, Cold Spring Branch
3920 Alexandria Pk.
Cold Spring, KY Dr. John Kleber will give a free lecture titled "Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln." 6:30 PM EST For more information, call (859)781-6166 ext. 28 or see www.humanities.org. _______________ FEBRUARY 18 "Honest Abe" at the Kenton Co. Library
Mary Ann Mongan Library
502 Scott Blve.
Covington, KY 41011 4:00 PM EST Children ages 9-12 learn about the "Great Emancipator" and make two crafts to take home - a miniature log cabin and a stovepipe hat. _______________ Book discussion at Kenton Co. Library
Kenton Co. Library Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Road
Erlanger, KY 41018 There will be a discussion of "Manhunt: the twelve Day Chase for Lincoln's Killr" by James Swanson. Books can be picked up at the reference desk up to four weeks prior to the monthly book discussion. 7:00 PM EST For more information, call 859-962-4000, ext. 4114 _______________ FEBRUARY 19 Lecture by Prof. John David Smith on "Abraham Lincoln, Emancipation and the U.S. Colored Troops"
Murray State University
Murray, KY Prof. John David Smith of UNC-Charlotte will lecture on "Keeping Your Promises? Abraham Lincoln, Emancipation and the U.S. Colored Troops." _______________ FEBRUARY 20 "I, too am a Kentuckian" screening at the Kenton Co. Library
Kenton Co. Library Durr Branch
1992 Walton-Nicholson Road
Independence, KY 41051 6:00 PM EST A special screening will be held of the KET production: "Lincoln: I, too am a Kentuckian." The screening is free and suitable for all ages. _______________ FEBRUARY 21 "Keeping Mr. Lincoln" performance at the Lexington Children's Theatre
Lexington's Children's Theatre
418 W. Short St.
Lexington, KY 40507 This new play by Sandra Fenichel Asher is based on Abraham Lincoln - one of the most significant and profound individuals in American history. 7:00 PM EST For more information or to order tickets , visit the Lexington Children's Theatre's website at www.lctonstage.org or call 800-928-4545 or 859-254-4548. _______________ KHS Museum Theatre: "Abraham Lincoln's Life through Kentucky Eyes"
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601 There will be performances at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each Saturday in February of the KHS Museum Theatre production of "Abraham Lincoln's Life through Kentucky Eyes." This readers theatre play explores diverse opinions of Lincoln and his legacy. Free with museum admission. 1:30 PM EST For more information, contact Greg Hardison at (502) 564-1792, ext. 4454 _______________ History Zone: "Happy 200th, Abraham Lincoln!"
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601 Celebrate the bicentennial at the Kentucky Historical Society with Lincoln party games, birthday cake, and a giant penny to take home. For children ages 5-10 and their families. Free. 1:00 PM EST Contact Erica Harvey, (502) 564-1792, ext. 4461 _______________ FEBRUARY 22 "Keeping Mr. Lincoln" performance at the Lexington Children's Theatre
Lexington's Children's Theatre
418 W. Short St.
Lexington, KY 40507 This new play by Sandra Fenichel Asher is based on Abraham Lincoln - one of the most significant and profound individuals in American history. 2:00 PM EST For more information or to order tickets , visit the Lexington Children's Theatre's website at www.lctonstage.org or call 800-928-4545 or 859-254-4548. _______________ "Miss Dinnie Thompson: No Ordinary Woman" at Kenton Co. Library
Kenton Co. Library Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Rd.
Erlanger, KY 41018 2:00 PM EST A Kentucky Chautauqua living history performance about the life of Dinnie Thompson, an extraordinary example of the former slave women who endured prejudice and hardship just to make a living in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Kentucky. _______________ Central Kentucky Concert Band's Spring Concert
The Haggin Auditorium Transylvania University
Broadway and 4th Sts.
Lexington, KY The Central Kentucky Concert band will present its 33rd Annual Spring Concert. The theme for the concert is "Mr. Lincoln's Kentucky" and soloist for the concert will be soprano Angelique Clay. The concert is free but donations are accepted. 3:00 PM EST For more information, contact Don Schabel at (859) 275-1977. _______________ FEBRUARY 24 "Congenealogy: Researching your Civil War Ancestor" at the Kenton Co. Library
Mary Ann Mongan Library
502 Scott Boulevard
Covington, KY 41011 6:30 PM EST Join a member of the Kentucky History Dept and other genealogists to share resources, tips and suggestions. Learn about resources available for researching Civil War ancestors including electronic databases, print resources, regimental histories and archival records. _______________ FEBRUARY 25 "Young Mr. Lincoln" at the Kenton Co. Library
Kenton Co. Library Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Road
Erlanger, KY 41018 2:00 PM EST Enjoy "Senior Day at Your Library: Classic Films - 'Young Mr. Lincoln'" in honor of the Lincoln Bicentennial. _______________ FEBRUARY 26 "I, too am a Kentuckian" at the McCracken Co. Library
McCracken Co. Public Library
555 Washington St.
Paducah, KY 42001 Jim Sayre will portray Abraham Lincoln as part of the Humanities Council's Chautauqua program at the McCracken Co. Public Library. The presentation is free and open to the public. 7:00 PM EST For more information, call 270-442-2510. _______________ "Was Keeping the South worth the Civil War?" at the Kenton Co. Library
Kenton Co. Library Durr Branch
1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd.
Independence, KY 41051 7:00 PM EST Phil Resnick will lecture on the topic of whether Lincoln was right in his decision to fight to keep the South in the union. _______________ FEBRUARY 27 "Story Cafe: President's Day" at the Kenton Co. Library
Kenton Co. Library Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Road
Erlanger, KY 41018 7:00 PM EST Sit back and enjoy the show as great actors read great short fiction. This month, the topic is Commanders in Chief from the sublime to the ridiculous. _______________ FEBRUARY 28 "Mr. Lincoln's Favorite Songs" at the Kenton Co. Library
Mary Ann Mongan Library
502 Scott Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011 1:00 PM EST Local musician and composer Greg Jowaisas will perform some of the songs heard and sung during Lincoln's lifetime including songs that Lincoln considered his favorites. _______________ KHS Museum Theatre: "Abraham Lincoln's Life through Kentucky Eyes"
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601 There will be performances at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each Saturday in February of the KHS Museum Theatre production of "Abraham Lincoln's Life through Kentucky Eyes." This readers theatre play explores diverse opinions of Lincoln and his legacy. Free with museum admission. 1:30 PM EST For more information, contact Greg Hardison at (502) 564-1792, ext. 4454 _______________ History Zone: "Happy 200th, Abraham Lincoln!"
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601 Celebrate the bicentennial at the Kentucky Historical Society with Lincoln party games, birthday cake, and a giant penny to take home. For children ages 5-10 and their families. Free. 1:00 PM EST Contact Erica Harvey, (502) 564-1792, ext. 4461 |
