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Meet Abraham Lincoln
July 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
JONESBOROUGH, TN – The Jackson Theatre will welcome award-winning Lincoln presenter Jacob Truax on Saturday, July 11, for two special performances celebrating the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States as part of the theatre’s America 250 programming.
The day will feature both Meet Abraham Lincoln at 3:00 PM and An Evening with Abraham Lincoln at 7:00 PM, offering audiences two unique opportunities to experience history through live performance.
Meet Abraham Lincoln.
Saturday, July 11 at 3:00 PM
Designed for families, students, and history enthusiasts of all ages, Meet Abraham Lincoln offers an interactive introduction to the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Audiences will hear stories from Lincoln’s life and have the opportunity to ask questions, creating a unique and engaging experience for young learners and curious minds alike.
With anecdotes both heart-warming and heart-rending, Abraham Lincoln recounts the extraordinary arc of his life — from his difficult frontier childhood to the marriage, family, and legal and legislative successes that eventually elevated him to the presidency. Woven throughout are some of Lincoln’s most enduring speeches, including Lincoln’s Lecture on Law, the House Divided speech, the Second Inaugural Address, and the show’s powerful finale, The Gettysburg Address.
An Evening with Abraham Lincoln
Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 PM
A powerful blend of history, theatre, and storytelling comes to the stage with An Evening with Abraham Lincoln, a seventy-five-minute solo performance that illuminates one of America’s most iconic leaders through humor, humanity, and unforgettable oratory.
With anecdotes both heart-warming and heart-rending, Abraham Lincoln recounts the extraordinary arc of his life — from his difficult frontier childhood to the marriage, family, and legal and legislative successes that eventually elevated him to the presidency. Woven throughout are some of Lincoln’s most enduring speeches, including Lincoln’s Lecture on Law, the House Divided speech, the Second Inaugural Address, and the show’s powerful finale, The Gettysburg Address.
Guests attending the evening performance will also be able to purchase themed cocktails inspired by the era.
Both performances are entertaining, educational, humorous, and poignant, leaving audiences with a deeper appreciation for the wit, compassion, and statesmanship of one of America’s most influential leaders.
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About The Jackson Theatre: The Jackson Theatre is a fully restored theatre in the heart of historic downtown Jonesborough. Serving as a vibrant hub for the arts, it now operates as a music venue, theater, and film house, bringing entertainment and culture to the community again. For tickets and more information, visit thejacksontheatre.com or follow us on social media @thejacksontheatre.
