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Abraham Lincoln in Song

In Memory of E.C. “Mike” Alft
2022-06-18 14:00:00 2022-06-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago Abraham Lincoln in Song In memory of Elgin historian E.C. “Mike” Alft, join us for a program he himself enjoyed: making history come alive with singer/songwriter Chris Vallillo. Please Register. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Saturday, June 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-18 14:00:00 2022-06-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago Abraham Lincoln in Song In memory of Elgin historian E.C. “Mike” Alft, join us for a program he himself enjoyed: making history come alive with singer/songwriter Chris Vallillo. Please Register. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

In memory of Elgin historian E.C. “Mike” Alft, join us for a program he himself enjoyed: making history come alive with singer/songwriter Chris Vallillo. Please Register.

Abraham Lincoln in Song is a one man show created by award-winning folksinger and folklorist, Chris Vallillo to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.
Extensively researched and historically accurate, the program uses period music to look at our 16th President from a whole new angle.

In memoriam, E. C. (Mike) Alft 
This community and library benefited immeasurably by Mike Alft’s contributions.  Mike served on our Library Board of Trustees from 1995-2007.  He served on our Library Foundation from 2001-2010.
As a library trustee, Mike was a participant in the planning for the present building and its branch. A staunch supporter of the Freedom to Read and the Library Bill of Rights, he led board discussions when community members questioned particular materials.  He also played Gail Borden at numerous library events.
Mike was named an Illinois Library Luminary, in recognition of his outstanding voice in the library community. 

Click here for more on E.C. “Mike” Alft memories.

A meet and greet with Mr. Alft's family will be held between 3 - 4 PM in the River Room.  

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | History |

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