Civil war buffs Paul Serge and Judi Cox will shed new light on the tumultuous life of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of our nation’s 16th president, in a Fireside Chat presented by the Meadows Foundation on Saturday, March 19.
Judi will explore Mary’s early life, her engagement and marriage to Abe, the births of their four sons, and their life in the White House during the Civil War, up to the president’s assassination. She will show how Mary was affected by the hostilities of Northerners toward her because of her Southern roots and the devastating losses she suffered. Other highlights will include Mary’s visits with wounded soldiers at Soldiers Home in Washington and the last day she and Abe spent together, before going to theater.
Judi’s presentation will be enhanced by the music of Paul Serge, who will play a variety of Civil War songs on a Martin acoustic guitar, an instrument popular during that period, as well as some of his own compositions. A question-and-answer period will follow.
The event will be held at 2 p.m. at the Van Wickle House, 1289 Easton Avenue at the intersection with DeMott Lane. Admission to this not-to-be-missed event is $10 and includes refreshments served in the historic home’s lovely dining room. Reserve your seat today by calling Meadows president Christine Retz at (732)748-7657 or e-mailing her at chrisFLP@aol.comFor more information click on:
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