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| Contact Information: | Fred Priebe 47111 Hull Road Belleville Michigan 48111-4296 E-mail: alincoln@comcast.net Web Site http://mywebpages.comcast.net/alincoln |
President Lincoln |
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Repertoire:
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From the Cradle to the Theater - first person overview of Mr. Lincoln's life from birth to that fateful night. The Courtship and Marriage of the Lincolns - a first person presentation by Fred and wife Bonnie of the joys and sadness of the Lincoln's relationship. Fred and Bonnie will present variations of the above themes to suit the client's desires. | |
| Schedule: | Available year round. For more information please contact Fred Priebe. |
Background:
Fred and Bonnie Priebe have been presenting the Lincolns
to schools and groups of all types and sizes since 1996. They vary their program
to suit the audience and the situation. They always present in the 'first
person'. They will present together or individually. They emphasize Lincoln's
honesty, integrity, patriotism, duty to one's country and faith in God.
The Priebes are listed in the current Touring Arts Directory of the Michigan
Humanities Council.
Their Lincoln travels have taken Fred and/or Bonnie all over the Midwest and
parts of eastern United States. A recent presentation was to a standing room
only crowd at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fred presents
the 16th President as part of the 'Democracy on the Green' project at Greenfield
Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Internationally, they have presented Lincoln in
Australia, Canada, England and France.
Fred and Bonnie have been educators in public and private schools for over 30
years.
Recent awards received by the Priebes include the Best Abe-Mary Team for 2001
and the Best Mary Todd Lincoln for 2001.