The Lincoln Society of Dayton and Dayton History Present a Series of Conversations About Abraham Lincoln

September 2009-May 2010

This exploration of various aspects of the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln begins September 28 with a planning meeting and distribution of free reading materials from the Library of America. There will be two opportunities to meet: in the afternoon from 1:00 to 2:30 at the MCL Cafeteria (near the intersection of Far Hills Ave and David Road) and/or in the evening from 7:00 to 8:30 at the Patterson Homestead located on Brown Street.

After the initial meeting on September 28, the conversation groups will meet on the Second Monday of each month: times and places listed above. There will be a different monthly leader for each group. These will be announced on the 28th. High school and college students are also encouraged to attend.

There is no charge but pre-registration is appreciated by emailing either lincolnsocietyofdayton@gmail.com or maeg434@aol.com. You may also register at the first meeting on September 28. Since the use of room at MCL is complementary, your patronage of their tasty choices is appreciated.

The schedule of dates and topics for each month is as follows:

September 28 – Get acquainted and receive reading materials

October 12 – Lincoln as a Self-Made Man

November 9 – Lincoln as Literary Genius

January 11, 2010 – Lincoln: Legacy of the Emancipator

February 8 – Giants: Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

March 8 – Lincoln as American Redeemer

April 12 – Inspired Wisdom of A. Lincoln

May 10 – Lincoln and His Critics