Lincoln's Legacy in Harlem February 17, 2009

What was Harlem like when Abraham Lincoln passed through New York to make his famous Cooper Union speech in 1860? How did his politics - and the aftermath of his assassination - shape this community? Join in a discussion with historians and scholars to explore Lincoln's legacy in Harlem, 200 years after his birth. Director and choreographer Bill T. Jones leads the conversation, continuing his exploration of Lincoln in preparation for a major work - 'Fondly Do We Hope... Fervently Do We Pray' - inspired by the life and legacy of our 16th President. The event will include a reading of select documents from the era.