"Abe: The Boy He Used To Be", a dramatic presentation on the life of Abraham Lincoln, will be presented Saturday at the Warsaw Community Public Library at 11 a.m. in meeting room A/B.Meet Abigail Gollaher, one of Abraham Lincoln's childhood friends, who tells them the story of the childhood adventures of young Abe Lincoln and her little brother Austin. Abigail's stories describe Lincoln's great strength of body and character, the tragic loss of his mother, and what life was like in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois in the early 1800s.
Each story is based on actual events from the life of Abraham Lincoln. This is a chance to learn about the boy behind the man who led the United States away from slavery.
This presentation is in celebration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
Local artist Doyne Carson has been a storyteller for 22 years. A co-founder of the Tippecanoe Storytellers Guild, she performs for audiences of all ages in schools and at festivals, meetings and other social occasions. She has received training from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and offers workshops for students in the art of storytelling. Carson was educated at the John F. Kennedy Foundation.
The event is open to all ages. No registration is required
