President Abraham Lincoln to Speak at Greensboro Historical Museum
Veteran actor Peter Holland will bring our nation’s 16th President to life during two free programs on Saturday, April 27 at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Greensboro Historical Museum. Holland, who has been portraying Lincoln for almost a decade, developed the show based on several years of research, primarily from Lincoln’s personal writings and those works of people who personally knew Lincoln.
Holland calls his family-friendly program, “Mr. Lincoln’s Office,” a phrase that Lincoln himself liked to use in reference to his own top hat. “I try to make every performance as Mr. Lincoln my best,” Holland says, adding, “I want to communicate to every member of the audience Abraham Lincoln’s passion for the promise of America.”
His portrayal of Lincoln is that of a man who loved a good story, and could find humor in anecdotes from his own past. In watching the performance though, the audience can sense that Lincoln felt overwhelmed by the events of his day, but that he remained determined to hold the Union together and win the war.
More information about Holland’s depiction of Lincoln can be found on the website of his touring theatre company at www.onceuponablueridge.com. The program at the Historical Museum, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group, is free to the public, but reservations are requested, and may be made by calling 336-373-2982.
The Greensboro Historical Museum, a division of the City of Greensboro Public Library Department, is located at 130 Summit Avenue, in Downtown Greensboro’s Cultural District. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am until 5 pm and Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm. Admission is free. The Museum Shop features exclusive North Carolina and Greensboro items for all ages, offering history in every purchase. Visit www.GreensboroHistory.org for more information.
Economic Development Committee Meeting - 5.2.13
Registration for Children’s Fishing Tournament lottery drawing begins May 1
GREENSBORO, NC -- (April 22, 2013) -- In celebration of National Fishing Week, June 4-8, Lake Higgins will host its annual Children’s Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 10 am. The tournament is open to 40 children, ages 4-13. To participate, a child’s name must be submitted for a lottery drawing, beginning Wednesday, May 1. To register for the drawing, call the Lake Higgins marina at 336-373-3739. Children will be notified of their selection by Saturday, June 1.
Lake Higgins is located at 4235 Hamburg Mill Rd., off Hwy. 220 North. For more information, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/lakes.
To learn more about the year-round programs and facilities of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department, call 336-373-2574 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure. Greensboro Parks & Recreation is nationally-accredited and a three-time winner of the National Gold Medal Award for excellence in park and recreation management.
Veteran actor Peter Holland will bring our nation’s 16th President to life during two free programs on Saturday, April 27 at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Greensboro Historical Museum. Holland, who has been portraying Lincoln for almost a decade, developed the show based on several years of research, primarily from Lincoln’s personal writings and those works of people who personally knew Lincoln.
Holland calls his family-friendly program, “Mr. Lincoln’s Office,” a phrase that Lincoln himself liked to use in reference to his own top hat. “I try to make every performance as Mr. Lincoln my best,” Holland says, adding, “I want to communicate to every member of the audience Abraham Lincoln’s passion for the promise of America.”
His portrayal of Lincoln is that of a man who loved a good story, and could find humor in anecdotes from his own past. In watching the performance though, the audience can sense that Lincoln felt overwhelmed by the events of his day, but that he remained determined to hold the Union together and win the war.
More information about Holland’s depiction of Lincoln can be found on the website of his touring theatre company at www.onceuponablueridge.com. The program at the Historical Museum, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group, is free to the public, but reservations are requested, and may be made by calling 336-373-2982.
The Greensboro Historical Museum, a division of the City of Greensboro Public Library Department, is located at 130 Summit Avenue, in Downtown Greensboro’s Cultural District. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am until 5 pm and Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm. Admission is free. The Museum Shop features exclusive North Carolina and Greensboro items for all ages, offering history in every purchase. Visit www.GreensboroHistory.org for more information.
Economic Development Committee Meeting - 5.2.13
Registration for Children’s Fishing Tournament lottery drawing begins May 1
GREENSBORO, NC -- (April 22, 2013) -- In celebration of National Fishing Week, June 4-8, Lake Higgins will host its annual Children’s Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 10 am. The tournament is open to 40 children, ages 4-13. To participate, a child’s name must be submitted for a lottery drawing, beginning Wednesday, May 1. To register for the drawing, call the Lake Higgins marina at 336-373-3739. Children will be notified of their selection by Saturday, June 1.
Lake Higgins is located at 4235 Hamburg Mill Rd., off Hwy. 220 North. For more information, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/lakes.
To learn more about the year-round programs and facilities of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department, call 336-373-2574 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure. Greensboro Parks & Recreation is nationally-accredited and a three-time winner of the National Gold Medal Award for excellence in park and recreation management.
