President Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Kevin Wood, plans to give a firsthand account of the history of the United States from 1776 through the end of the Civil War in 1865 during a program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Brownstown Public Library.

Wood of Oak Park, Illinois, is a Lincoln presenter who writes a blog, “Loath to Close … Still!” For information, visit mrlincoln.com.

The program is free and open to the public.

Registration is required because of limited seating at the library at 120 E. Spring St.

Information: 812-358-2853.