Abraham Lincoln: Slide Presentation

On February 26th at 1:00pm Paula Hopewell will be here to do a Slide Presentation on Abraham Lincoln.  Paula Hopewell’s presentation entitled Abraham Lincoln, President of the People: Perspectives from the Mason-Dixon Line, covers the influence the border region had on Lincoln and the sources of his extraordinary compassion, a character trait that helped him steer the country through the Civil War. She details some of the tragedies of Lincoln’s personal life and highlight excerpts from his exquisite speeches. In addition, the presentation will include information about Connecticut’s role in the War, including Harriet Beecher Showe’s connection, the Copperhead movement in Connecticut, and 1860 and 1864 Presidential election results for some of Connecticut’s local towns.  Call (860) 434-1605 Ext. 240 to register.