Written Then, Spoken Now: African American Letters to Lincoln

In celebration of his books To Address You As My Friend: African American Letters to Abraham Lincoln and A House Built By Slaves: African American Visitors to the Lincoln White House, Ford’s Theatre is proud to present an unprecedented book talk with acclaimed Lincoln scholar Dr. Jonathan W. White, historian Dr. Edna Greene Medford and dramaturg Denise J. Hart on February 2, 2024. Blended with their conversation, we will feature letters and excerpts of the books read aloud by actors, followed by a book signing. Experience the convergence of history and theatre, as we bring to life previously unheard African American voices of those who wrote letters to Lincoln and who visited him at the White House.