Join Sen. Sanders for a Special Showing of “Lincoln"
Date: May 04, 2013 6:00 PM
The film showing will be followed by a discussion with Sen. Bernie Sanders and local citizens knowledgeable about one of the film’s main characters, Rep. Thaddeus Stevens. Stevens, who is played in the movie by Tommy Lee Jones, was born in Danville, Vt., attended Peacham Academy, and was instrumental is assisting President Lincoln in the passage of the 13th amendment, which outlawed slavery, as well as the 14th, and 15th amendments, which expanded the rights of African-Americans.
Presented with members of the Danville Historical Society
The meeting is free and open to the public.
RSVP is requested, but not required.
Contact Bernie's office for more information: 1-800-339-9834.
