This course will provide information about the multiple generations of Lincolns who lived within a few miles of Harrisonburg, including his grandparents, great grandparents, multiple cousins; describe the local Lincoln Homestead, the Lincoln Family Cemetery and several Lincoln family homes in the community; a biographic sketch of Abraham Lincoln and a review of his contributions to history; consideration of what made him a great president, whether current presidents and leaders might learn from him.

Phillip Stone is the former president of Bridgewater College and Sweet Briar College, a practicing attorney, Founder and President of Lincoln Society of Virginia, Member of state and federal commissions to commemorate Lincoln’s 200th birthday, frequent speaker on Lincoln, and former board Chair of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest.