Ted Widmer and "Lincoln on the Verge" - Thursdays with the Starr Center

Starr Center’s Adam Goodheart led a conversation involving Ted Widmer about his book, “Lincoln on the Verge,” at Thursday, February 18th’s, session at the Starr Center. Widmer opened with a powerpoint explaining what led to his book, including his childhood interest in Lincoln as well as his friendship and colleagueship with Adam Goodheart who authored the book 1861: The Civil War Awakening.Widmer highlighted some figures in American history that he wrote about in his book, such as Kate Warne, who gained insight in a plot against Lincoln and warned the president. The event concluded with a question and answer session led by Adam Goodheart and featuring the audience, made up of Washington College students and Chestertown community members.

Ted Widmer talking about his book “Lincoln on the Verge.”

Adam Goodheart during the question and answer session at the end of the event.