W.F.K. Travers' Lincoln Portrait (Online Program)

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Name: W.F.K. Travers' Lincoln Portrait (Online Program)
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Event Description:

Art historian Mallory Mortillaro shares the fascinating story of a nine-foot-tall portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Drawing on her firsthand research, she reveals how the painting traveled from prominent exhibitions, including the United States Capitol and the Centennial Exposition, to its long-time home at the Hartley Dodge Memorial. Now on loan to the National Portrait Gallery, the portrait’s remarkable journey offers new insight into Lincoln’s legacy and the power of rediscovery.

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Location:
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
Lake Bluff, IL. 60044
Date/Time Information:
Wednesday July 15th @ 6:00pm
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Fees/Admission:
FREE