Keilee has always loved Abraham Lincoln. He has always been her favorite president.
We have studied him, went to exhibits, watched documentaries and movies about him and more.
When she was about 7 or 8 she wrote a letter to him:
Hello Mr. President:
Thank you for freeing the slaves. I have heard that you are a really great President. If you get the urge to go to a play, please stay at home!
Keep up the good work,
Keilee
Monday night our town had a celebration of 150 years of the Civil War. A man, Dennis Boggs, who plays Abraham Lincoln was going to be there along with an orchestra that played Civil War songs. He is nationally known and Keilee has actually watched History Channel documentaries that he was on.
It was at the Old State Bank which was actually used during the Civil War for a hospital among other things. It was one of the only 3 buildings to survive the Civil War.
It was a beautiful, cool night by the Tennessee River. As night fell the building was lit up so lovely. He was reading actual speeches and letters from the Civil War and the band was playing Dixieland and it was all magical.
This is the beginning of the Gettysbury Address. It was so powerful.
I love Living history. It’s the best way to learn.
Homeschooling Rocks!
Karen
Abraham Lincoln quotes:
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.”
Way awesome! I keep looking out for things like this around here, but nada. Such fun!
Oh, how wonderful! !
Awesome! What a wonderful evening.
Blessings, Dawn
You know I wish we were there! You have inspired me to see the best in my community and as a result I have lost some of that unsettled feeling to move. We are trying to bloom where we are planted. I am seeking out cool things like this, but man, your town is a very special place.
Looks like a great way to bring history alive and really build a relationship with the past.