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Lynn Rymarz Presents Ask Mrs. Lincoln

Date: Thu. July 09, 2009

Time: 11:00 am

Location:
Edgebrook
5331 W. Devon Avenue
60646

Program: Children’s Summer Reading Program

About this event:

Join children’s author and storyteller, Lynn Rymarz as she steps back in time to portray Mary Todd Lincoln.  Using historical photographs and letters, she will tell little known tales of Mary’s life before and after Abraham became the 16th President of the United States.  Hear about Abraham Lincoln, the inventor and well-known joke teller.  See how he filed his important law papers in his stovepipe hat.  Listen to the letters Abraham wrote to his son about the pet goats in the White House and the letters written to him that helped change history.  You will even discover hidden meanings behind the Lincoln penny in this engaging storytelling program. This is a family program for children ages 5 and up.

Registration Required

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