Harlan-Lincoln House to host program on Mary Todd Lincoln

The Harlan-Lincoln House in Mt. Pleasant will host “Mrs. Lincoln: The First ‘First Lady’” on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Union Block Building.

Mary Todd Lincoln lived a life filled with triumphs and tragedies but few people know her story. Now, librarian Laura Keyes shares Mary’s story in an entertaining and educational program entitled “Mrs. Lincoln: The First ‘First Lady,’” focusing on the life and losses of Mrs. Lincoln, set on April 14, 1865.

This program depicts an extraordinarily important time in our nation’s history from a point of view that is not often explored. Learn how Mary Lincoln influenced monumental events in her lifetime and why her story is still relevant today.

Laura Keyes graduated from UW-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Library Studies. She is a lifetime member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters, and recently won the Mary Todd Lincoln Oratory Contest at the Lincoln Days celebration in Hodgenville, KY.

The Harlan-Lincoln House is located at 111 W. Monroe, Mt. Pleasant.

This event is funded by Jean C. Wiley and Sons and is free and open to the public.