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you are looking for school programming, public speaking,
special event entertainment, or that special element to add to your
gathering - Debra and I are dedicated to enlightening and satisfying
everyone's Presidential experience with the Lincolns. Our performances have taken us to The U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, New Salem Historic Site, Hoover Presidential Library, Gerald Ford 
Museum, Harold Washington Library,
Chicago’s Department of Tourism, Indiana, Minnesota, Virginia, Florida,
and Chicago Historical Societies, and many more locations.We take great pride in scheduling 'Meeting the Lincolns' in schools throughout the Midwest and U.S. with presentations suitable for grades K-12. Please read below and watch WGN Cover Story video for an overview. We look forward to visting your school or organization soon. Michael Krebs |
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The BBC recently recorded our school assembly presentation in Palatine, IL for an upcoming 2011 program. See Articles |
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a play
School Assembly Invite
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln to visit your organization or school. The couple
delights the audience with stories about the people and events that
influenced their lives. Through engaging conversation they speak about
their youth, education, the struggles of the Civil War, and their
personal lives in Springfield and Washington D.C. By the end of
the program, the audience will know more about the personal Mr.
Lincoln,as well
as, the professionalpolitician and the
issues that troubled the
nation in his time. The audience will have an opportunity to ask
questions, so encourage them to come prepared with thoughtful
questions.
This
program is our education program and is
suitable for grades 3 and
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Classroom Visits
or Mini
School Assembly
President
and Mrs. Lincoln visit classes full of good lessons for their young
friends. The First Couple can quickly share a delightful time with the
children of elementary grade levels K-2. The younger children can hear
Lincoln's poetry, and stories from his own childhood, while Mrs.
Lincoln educates them about their own family in Washington.
This
program is offered for grades K-2 .
(15 minutes per classroom or may require mini-assemblies with Question & Answer) |
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| Comments "To put it succinctly, they were fabulous! Before they even arrived, Mr. Krebs worked closely with me to craft the most successful day. The reaction from the kids was awe mixed with laughter. Even with such a short amount of time, Michael and Debra were able to educate, entertain and thoughtfully answer all their questions." PTO, Deer Path
Elementary,
Lake Forest, IL
V.P.
Programs,
Hunting Ridge, Palatine, IL
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Cover Storywith Steve Sanders
 Segment produced by Pam Grimes and presented by WGN anchor Steve Sanders for WGN 9 Evening News |
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8 Letters
of Recommendation* or print brochure from Brochure Page* * Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader  Contact us for fees and other information you require withabe@aol.com or  |
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 A group of
unexpected guests arrives at the Lincoln
White House on the eve of the President's assassination and catches the
First Family unawares. The Lincolns entertain as best they can with
anecdotes and yarns. Though relieved that the Civil War is over, Mary
is overcome with grief from the loss of two of her young sons. To
comfort her, Abraham vows to continue the struggle for which so much
was sacrificed. Witness the touching humor and deep love shared between
this legendary couple. In the end, they both confront the losses in
their own lives.This
program is recommended for indoor staged special events, college,
banquet, and civic programming.
Suitable for all ages.
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A perfect speech to
reach across time and reflect his words to our fragile existence today.
 This program is offered for
education programming, libraries, museums,
and
special speaking engagements, etc. More info |
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| "..a show-stopping
performance by Michael Krebs,showing us what
Lincoln was like on that day with a passionate speech on trying to mend
fences. It made me feel like I was watching the actual event." |
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Drawing from her own
letters to friends, family and political figures
of the era, Mrs. Lincoln's
Salon paints a picture of
Mary Lincoln that is
both sympathetic and truthful.
Mrs. Lincoln's Salon is a 30 minute presentation with a question and answer period afterward, that can last up to an additional 30 minutes. Mrs. Lincoln's Salon is suitable for school's, Libraries, Museum's and Teas. |
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