Lincoln and Thanksgiving

Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by renowned re-enactor Kevin Wood, relates the story of how our national, annual observance of the Thanksgiving holiday came to be established during his Presidency. He explains his Thanksgiving proclamation in the context of the Civil War and the nation’s history up to that point, and also shares the story of Sarah Josepha Hale, the writer and editor who tirelessly advocated for the new holiday. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.