Lincoln in Art and Science

The Arts Club of Washington is once again opening its historic doors to the Lincoln Group for a presentation on a rarely discussed aspect of the 16th president. Lincoln Group President David J. Kent will be discussing Lincoln's interests in science and technology. This talk will take a fresh approach to the theme of David's latest book, Lincoln: The Fire of Genius, presenting different material than in his talk for the Lincoln Group or recent presentations at other venues. He will use images and artwork to give insight into how Lincoln developed his scientific interests and how those interests influenced his life, personally, professionally, and politically. The program will explore the surprising connections between this imagery and Lincoln’s goal to institutionalize science and technology in the federal government. 

Lincoln Group members are invited to attend. If you are not a member of the Arts Club, the price for admission is…