Lincoln's Life in Stories and Music

[RJNorton]

Many thanks to Laurie for forwarding this on to the forum.

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October 15, 2014

Surratt House Museum

9118 Brandywine Road

Clinton, MD 20735

Attn: Laurie Verge, Director

Ms. Verge,

The Historical Society of Harford County is reaching out to groups in Maryland that are involved in the study and interpretation of the history of the Civil War to inform you of the upcoming events that will be held on November 8th and April 18th, Lincoln's Life and Legacy in Stories and Music. These programs will present one of the most significant historical events in our country’s history using a very unique venue of music, stories, and exhibits that show how crucial and conflicting the war was locally and nationally.

Doors will open at 6 pm with an exhibit of seldom seen Civil War artifacts from the Historical Society and Tudor Hall collections, costumed Civil War Re-enactors, Dave Gigliotti’s Civil War and battlefield photographs, light refreshments and a silent auction. At 7pm the first performance will begin with stories of the war years in Harford County, followed by a musical tribute to President Lincoln presented by concert pianist and story teller, Dr. Duke Thompson. Dr. Thompson will recount Lincoln’s “Triumphs and Tragedies” in a musical performance accompanied by a presentation describing the President’s formative years, the excitement of the 1860 Presidential election and the terrible struggles from then to the Battle of Gettysburg. According to Dr. Thompson, “the President’s love of music and its impact on these crucial formative years allowed him a unique opportunity to develop a musical program that will transport the audience to another time and place.” The concert and presentation will be further enhanced by background photographs portraying the events that shaped Lincoln’s life and the country.

Part I: "Triumph and Tragedy" will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street in Bel Air. Part II: "Beyond Gettysburg" will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the Bel Air Armory.

Tickets are available at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main St, Bel Air, MD, 410-838-7691, http://www.harfordhistory.org. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the performances, but reservations are suggested. Tickets are $25 for one show or $40 for both shows.

Please see the attached Poster for more information. We would greatly appreciate if you would share the information about this event with your members and visitors. If there are any questions, please contact the Historical Society of Harford County at 410-838-7691. Thank you for your time and attention.

Respectfully Yours,

Jacob Bensen
Administrative Assistant
The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc.