COVID-19

[Dennis Urban]

Such floor line designations appeared in my Walgreens yesterday, especially at the pharmacy and Rx area. Super idea.

[Rob Wick]

Anyone looking for something to do to pass the time while staying indoors might help out the National Archives by becoming a citizen archivist and helping to transcribe millions of documents. I'm working on some items from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Here is the link. It requires one to register and then gives you numerous items you can transcribe.

Best
Rob

https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist

[LincolnMan]

Donna and I went to the grocery store yesterday and there was no social distancing in the lines at all. Als0, the cashiers were not wearing protective gear. Then we went to the pet supplies store and there was social distancing and the cashiers were wearing protective gear! Fido, nice job!

[wpbinzel]

This from Ford's Theatre this afternoon:

Throughout the Civil War, Ford’s Theatre was a site of respite for President Lincoln and his fellow Washingtonians, providing a much-needed break from the realities of war. For decades since its reopening in 1968, Ford’s Theatre has provided a place of community, of learning and of shared experience. Now, however, we must do the right thing for our country and our community and temporarily shut our doors.

Together, Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service closed the historic site on March 14. Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control, we are extending that closure as follows:

The site (Museum, Theatre, Petersen House, Aftermath Exhibits) will remain closed through May 17.

We have suspended all public programming through May 17 (One Destiny, Investigation: Detective McDevitt, Guided Tours, in-person educational programming).

Our production of Guys and Dolls will be postponed until the spring of 2021 (a special thank you to Lead Sponsor: ConocoPhillips and Underwriters: Altria Group, General Motors Company and KPMG LLP).

We are asking our staff to work from home during this time.

If you have tickets to one or more of the canceled performances, we will contact you shortly via email concerning your options for the value of your ticket purchase.

As we enact these changes, we are hoping to find new ways of connecting with you online. Caregivers and learners across the country now find themselves in uncharted territory. We want to provide resources that you can use as you navigate this path. These resources and online programs will help connect your learners to Abraham Lincoln and his legacy of leadership during one of America’s most turbulent times, and consider how we can be leaders in these times, too.

During this global crisis, we are committed to ensuring that our community and staff remain safe, and that our arts, education and history programming remain strong. We are working hard to minimize the impact on our operations and mission, and we thank you for your support and your belief in our important work. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for being part of our community.

I’d like to close with a few more words from Lincoln, whose empathy was essential to his leadership, as we look to navigate these trials as a community:

“With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right ... let us strive on to finish the work we are in.” —Abraham Lincoln

We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy!

Sincerely,

Paul R. Tetreault
Director

[LincolnMan]

Director Tetreault: Thank you for posting this. And thank you for your leadership.

[wpbinzel]

(03-24-2020 06:28 AM)LincolnMan Wrote:  Director Tetreault: Thank you for posting this. And thank you for your leadership.

Bill - Just so there is no misunderstanding, I posted this from an email that I received from Ford's, as I thought it would be of interest. I don't know whether or not Director Tetreault is a member of this forum. (Regardless, I join you in applauding his leadership.) Bill Binzel

[Steve]

This webpage has a list of cancelled or postponed genealogy and/or history events due to the current pandemic:

https://blog.eogn.com/2020/03/25/update-...ronavirus/

[Christine]

Curious how many on this site are out of work because of this?

[wpbinzel]

An Update from Ford's Theatre received this afternoon:

Status of Ford’s Theatre and Programming

Dear Friend,

We hope you and your loved ones are safe and finding ways to stay connected. Ford's Theatre and the National Park Service continue to evaluate our programming schedule and prioritize the health of our audience, artists, staff and volunteers.

Together, Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service closed the historic site on March 14. Based on the current stay-at-home orders in our region, Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service have extended the site closure through June 30, 2020.

The site (Museum, Theatre, Petersen House, Aftermath Exhibits) will remain closed through June 30.

We have suspended all public programming through June 30 (One Destiny, Investigation: Detective McDevitt, Guided Tours, in-person educational programming).

Our production of Guys and Dolls will be postponed until the spring of 2021 (a special thank you to Lead Sponsor: ConocoPhillips and Underwriters: Altria Group, General Motors Company and KPMG LLP).

We are asking our staff to work from home during this time.

If you have tickets to one or more of the canceled performances, we will contact you shortly via email concerning your options for the value of your ticket purchase.

We are eager for the day when we can welcome all of our visitors and patrons back to this national treasure. We invite you to connect with us online during our closure; we have continued to launch new digital programs and resources for at-home learners of all ages.

Take care of yourselves and each other! And thank you for your ongoing support of Ford’s Theatre and Lincoln’s legacy.

Sincerely,

Paul R. Tetreault
Director

[Thomas Kearney]

(03-17-2020 06:35 AM)LincolnMan Wrote:  I think because we on this Forum are from different geographical areas around the world we can inform regarding cancellations and provide updates in general regarding COVID-19-and keep each others spirits up. Yes, thank you Gene!

To give you some good news during these times of nothing but bad news, I graduated with an Associates Degree in Communications. There was no graduation ceremony due to the pandemic but all spring graduates at my college are invited to participate in person at the December graduation ceremony.

[Gene C]

Congratulations !

Your friends on the forum are proud of you.

[RJNorton]

I second Gene!

[Eva Elisabeth]

Congrats, Thomas!

[LincolnMan]

Good work Thomas!

[Steve]

Congratulations, Thomas!