Abraham Lincoln Visits Philadelphia: A History Presentation with Michael Jesberger
Join us on Monday, August 11 at 6:30pm for a history presentation offered by historian Michael Jesberger, titled "Abraham Lincoln Visits Philadelphia".
Abraham Lincoln first saw Independence Hall during his 1848 visit to Philadelphia. He visited Philadelphia four times and was moved spiritually and emotionally by each visit. From his participation in the National Convention, his speech to the citizens of Philadelphia on his way to Washington, his attendance at the Sanitary Fair, or his final trip home in 1865. Philadelphia was special to President Lincoln. Join historical lecturer and tour guide Michael Jesberger for a presentation on the President’s time in Philadelphia before, during and after the American Civil War.
Michael Jesberger is an independent military historian who specializes in the American Revolution and Civil War time periods. He is renowned for his depth and breadth of knowledge, as well as his engaging and passionate presentation style, whether providing formal lectures, living history presentations or tours of historic sites in the Tri-state area.
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