Programs
The following is a list of ongoing programs that are not associated with a specific date or occur over a period of time. For a calendar of Lincoln events scheduled in the Dayton / Miami Valley area please visit our calendar where you will find monthly calendars with locations and times and links to more information about the events.
Abraham Lincoln Speaks in Dayton in 1859:
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of His Visit and Vision
On Sept 17, 1859, Abraham Lincoln visited Dayton and delivered an anti-slavery speech on the steps of the Courthouse at Third and Main Streets. This one hour program features historic photographs of buildings Lincoln saw on his visit, local newspaper accounts (pro and con) of his speech, stories about the hotel where Lincoln took an afternoon nap and history of the bed he slept in, now owed by a local family; stories about the lost photographs of his visit, the children's bible that Lincoln signed at the Courthouse, favorite songs of Lincoln, Lincoln trivia and the legacy of Lincoln for our times. The program presenter, Leon Bey, is a retired librarian, local historian and member of the Lincoln Society of Dayton.
For available bookings in 2009 and fees contact Leon Bey (937) 274-4749 or email: grantsguru501c3@yahoo.com
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