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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.
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| 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. |

Any questions?
![]() 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 and link below, and watch WGN 9 Cover Story:
Living Lincoln video for an overview. We look forward to visiting
your school or organization soon.
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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 professional politician
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 up. (30 minute running time) Question & Answer follows. |
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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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![]() Journal & Courier Abe Lincoln impersonator is 'beyond the typical' Recent education article May 18, 2012 |
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![]() Oak School Students Bring Civil War to Life April 21, 2011 Michael Krebs and Debra Ann Miller said Oak School’s project is a rich blend of the arts and worthy of being emulated. Hinsdale-ClarendonHiill article |
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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
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Michael
Krebs and Debra Ann Miller are highlighted for
portraying Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln in
education programs for schools.Segment produced by Pam Grimes and presented by WGN anchor Steve Sanders for WGN 9 Evening News |
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Read 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.
Recent Reviews
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![]() History Center's Sold Out 'Visit With the Lincolns' Is First-Rate |
![]() An Evening with the President |
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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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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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.


