UPPER LAKE, Calif. – November marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's famous “Gettysburg Address,” and the Redwood Empire Civil War Roundtable will be discussing this speech and how spiritualism played a part in Lincoln's life when it meets Tuesday, Nov. 5.

The group will meet beginning at 6:15 p.m. at the Tallman Hotel, 9550 Main St. in Upper Lake.

Michelle L. Hamilton will give a presentation on the Lincoln's interest in spiritualism, and how seances and ghost sightings became a regular part of the Lincoln White House.

“The timing of this topic is perfect coming right after Halloween,” said Phil Smoley, co-founder of the roundtable. “Michelle has weaved together a very provocative narrative about Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. I was told it is even a bit spooky.”

Hamilton is a historian, lecturer, Civil War reenactor and grad student working on her master's degree in history at San Diego State University.

Hamilton will be followed by President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, as re-enacted by Dr. Bill Cornelison, professor of history at Yuba College.

“Mr. Lincoln” will set the stage of his greatest speech by explaining how and why he wrote it, and describe the setting of venue. Then, he will commence with “Four score and seven years ago...” and re-tell the Gettysburg Address, and remain to answer audience questions after he completes his speech.

The Redwood Empire Civil War Roundtable was formed to honor the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War and typically meets on the first Monday of each month to review the events that month 150 years ago. Admission is free, all are welcome.

For more information, contact Zane Jensen at 707-349-6390 or Phil Smoley at 707 264-4905.