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News Release Date: May 2, 2022
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Stacy Humphreys, (270) 358-3137
The works of William Shakespeare played an important role in the life of Abraham Lincoln with pieces of Shakespeare’s plays making their way into some of the only books Lincoln had access to as a child. Lincoln’s love of Shakespeare followed him to the White House with a collection of Shakespeare’s works being found among his personal collection. In honor of the connection Lincoln had with the Bard, the park is excited to partner with Kentucky Shakespeare to share a work by this famous playwright with visitors and the local community.
This 80-minute traveling production of Julius Caesar will take place at the bottom of the Memorial Building steps near the flagpole. Visitors will be seated on the steps in front of the Memorial Building for the duration of the play and are encouraged to be seated at least 5 minutes before the start of the show. Upon arrival to the park, visitors will be asked to take the accessible boardwalk up to the Memorial Building before being directed down to their seats. It is recommended that visitors bring blankets for seating as well as flashlights and bug spray. The park will be observing updated CDC guidelines and observing social distancing protocols.
The park visitor center and bookstore will remain open until the start of the show, and a self-guided activity about the connection between Shakespeare and Lincoln will be available. The event is free and open to the public.
Last updated: May 2, 2022