Corry Satellite: Lincoln on the 'Lincoln-Douglas Debates'
Beginning in 1858, Republican Abraham Lincoln and Democrat Stephen A. Douglas engaged in a series of seven debates in nine of Illinois's congressional districts in a campaign for one of the state's two United States Senate seats. Lincoln, the challenger, ultimately lost the election to the Douglas, the incumbent, but these debates launched Lincoln onto the national stage, paving the way for his election as President. Hear from Lincoln (portrayed by Bob Gleason) recount the experience and how it shaped its future political aspirations and goals.
This event is part of the JES's USA 250 series. JES Satellite Programming is sponsored by Erie Insurance.
Location: Corry Higher Education Council – 221 N Center St., Corry, PA 16407
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28, 6-7:30PM
Admission: FREE
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Bob Gleason is a nationally recognized historical interpreter and performer who brings influential figures from history to life through engaging, research-based portrayals. Trained in theater at West Chester University, where he performed in more than 60 productions, Gleason also served in the U.S. Army’s Special Services Chorus, touring the United States and Germany as a goodwill ambassador with his four-octave vocal range. He has appeared at schools, museums, libraries, and historic sites across the country, including the White House Visitor Center, Ford’s Theatre, the National Archives, the Library of Congress, Mount Rushmore, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Constitution Hall, the National Constitution Center, and Independence Hall. Gleason portrays numerous historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Paine, William Penn, Patrick Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Benjamin Rush, Baron von Steuben, Alexander Graham Bell, and many others, combining deep historical research with lively audience interaction.
