Join us for two presentations from two Columbus area history enthusiasts about some unique aspects of Abraham Lincoln and Ohio.

The Linc­oln Douglas Debates

Phillip  W. Stichter will present Ohio’s role in debates and Lincoln’s election
Click here to view background and research interests of Phillip S. Stichter.

• Lincoln Selects Columbus to Publish the Lincoln Douglas Debates

• Ohio Helps Lincoln Secure the Republican Presidential Nomination

• Lincoln’s Connection with Presidents from Ohio

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State Librarian Coggeshall and Lincoln

Diana Mercer will present the former State Librarian as bodyguard to Lincoln

William Turner Coggeshall:

• Civil War Secretary
• Author
• State Librarian of Ohio
• Bodyguard to Lincoln
• Ambassador to Ecuador

All programs are free and open to the public

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