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She Could Make a Bishop Forget His Prayers

The Life and Legacy of Mary Todd Lincoln
2022-03-21 19:00:00 2022-03-21 20:00:00 America/New_York She Could Make a Bishop Forget His Prayers Join us for a virtual lecture about Mary Todd Lincoln, the complex woman who was Abraham Lincoln’s wife. We will learn about her life from childhood to widowhood as well as her enduring legacy. Virtual - Virtual

Monday, March 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-03-21 19:00:00 2022-03-21 20:00:00 America/New_York She Could Make a Bishop Forget His Prayers Join us for a virtual lecture about Mary Todd Lincoln, the complex woman who was Abraham Lincoln’s wife. We will learn about her life from childhood to widowhood as well as her enduring legacy. Virtual - Virtual

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Join us for a virtual lecture about Mary Todd Lincoln, the complex woman who was Abraham Lincoln’s wife. We will learn about her life from childhood to widowhood as well as her enduring legacy.

Valerie Gugala is a co-founder of Mary Lincoln's Coterie, a group dedicated to the memory and legacy of Mary Lincoln. The group holds lectures and discussions every month via zoom and has hosted a symposium every summer in Springfield, IL for over 20 years. Ms. Gugala has a background in theater, and has worked with a travelling Mystery Theatre Company since 2001.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Friends |

TAGS: | Women's History Month | virtual | History | Friends of Duncan |

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