May 16th

Abraham Lincoln's reading of the Emancipation Proclamation is one that will be forever remembered in America's history. A. H. Ritchie captured this historic moment in his engraving of Francis Carpenter's painting, "The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation". Listen as Gary Kersey details how these beautiful works of art, and this important moment, came to be.

Gary Kersey has a lifetime of achievements and awards honoring the work he's done relating to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Although he gave up teaching to start a successful real estate and auctioneer business, Kersey remains actively involved in his history interests. Lectures, speeches, and even writing plays allows Kersey's interests to thrive.

This event begins at 7pm in the Hayner House and is free to the public.