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The Living Abe Lincoln

Meet America's most famous president.

abe lincoln abraham lincoln school assembly show program educationalHere is your opportunity to have "The Living Abe Lincoln" visit your school during the months of January and February. This excellent historical program has now been presented in thousands of schools across thirty-five states from New England to California. Besides elementary and secondary schools, our sixteenth president has also performed in retirement homes, libraries, and even for the inmates of a county jail or two.

In schools, Mr. Lincoln's performance lasts approximately 45 minutes, and comprises a chronological first-person narrative of his life from his humble origins in the backwoods of Kentucky through his trying years in the White House. This show's content can be adapted to the age of the audience Mr. Lincoln is addressing. Drawing on in-depth expert knowledge of this subject, our performer will provide an educational odyssey that is often humorous while at other times extraordinarily moving. During portions of a performance for older grades, it is not uncommon to spy a few moist eyes in the audience. Mr. Lincoln serves as an excellent role model for students of all ages! You may expect the shelves of your media center to be emptied of related books following this program.

abraham lincoln kids assembly programA very popular portion of Mr. Lincoln's visit occurs after the formal presentation when the actor fields questions from the audience. You may wish to allow additional time for your students to take full advantage of this segment, as there are always more questions than time allows. If desired, schools may wish to schedule a full day with this program, allowing for additional informal classroom visits to follow the actual assemblies.

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The Living Abe Lincoln Program Summary
Grade Level: K-12
Max Audience Size: 200+ (limited by facility)
Workshop Availability: No
Performance Time: 40-45 minutes (kindergarten 15-20 minutes)
Setup Time: 30 minutes (15 minutes between performances)
Teardown Time: 30 minutes
Required Utilities: A stage or 8' x 25' area. One 6'-8' banquet table or small table for slide projector.
Subjects Covered:

• Lincoln's boyhood adventures
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• A summary of the 16th Presidency
• Assassination

Wonderful performance, kept the kids completely interested. I was very impressed and I think a lot of the adults in attendance learned something as well. Terrific program! Thanks!

- Hills Henderson Elem. School,
Canonsburg, PA

Our prices are among the most competitive in the school assembly industry. Please call your state's Program Consultant at 800.433.7459 for the best pricing on this program.

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