Abraham Lincoln and the Indians
Jason Harris
(405) 522-0785
02/06/12
Oklahoma City, OK
For Immediate Release
The Oklahoma History Center will host Abraham Lincoln for a series of student programs, an evening public performance this week. This special Sesquicentennial program will feature nationally known Lincoln interpreter Fritz Klein. The program will bring America's Civil War to life for students and adults and touch on President Lincoln's relationship to Indian tribes. This first-person living history event will put the war into context while highlighting connections to the people of 19th Century Oklahoma.
Special performances for student groups will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 and Friday Feb. 10.
On Thursday, February 9, the History Center will open its doors at 6:00 PM for a free evening program. The program will begin at 7:00 PM and is family friendly. Admission is free and seating is first-come.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 11, families are invited to meet Lincoln and participate in special activities.
Student groups may sign up for special performances at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM on February 9 & 10. Registration is required for your school to participate. To register your school group please contact Jason Harris at jharris@okhistory.org or 405-522-0785.
This program is sponsored by SONIC, America's Drive-In.
For more information about the museum or its programs, call 522-0765.
