The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum in partnership with the East Tennessee Historical Society will welcome renowned historian and scholar Dr. Allen C. Guelzo as the speaker for the annual Dr. Robert L. Kincaid Lecture Series on Friday, April 4 at the LMU-Duncan School of Law in Knoxville. Guelzo, one of the nation’s foremost experts on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era, will deliver a lecture free to the public.
The evening will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. in the third-floor atrium of LMU Law, where guests will enjoy live music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. At 6 p.m., Guelzo will take the stage in the LMU Law Courtroom to offer insights into American intellectual, religious, and cultural history, as well as the legacy of Lincoln and the Civil War. The event provides a unique opportunity for students, faculty, and the public to engage with one of the country’s most respected historians.
Guelzo is a distinguished lecturer for the Organization of American Historians and an acclaimed author, professor, and scholar. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to historical research and scholarship, including The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation’s Bradley Prize (2018), The Lincoln Prize (2000, 2005, 2014), and The Guggenheim-Lehrman Prize in Military History (2014). His books, Gettysburg: The Last Invasion and Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation: The End of Slavery in America, are considered definitive works in the field. Over the years, he has held prestigious fellowships at institutions such as Princeton University, Harvard University, and the Claremont Institute, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in American history. Learn more at: Allen C. Guelzo | James Madison Program
Tickets are $20 for the reception and free for the lecture only. Purchase online at https://alumni.LMUnet.edu/Guelzo or call 423.869.7072 to RSVP by phone.
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