On Tuesday evening, April 3rd, 80 members and guest got to meet Mary Todd Lincoln, by historical interpreter Ms. Melissa Yiaski‐Rabinsky.
This special program by Melissa, who was dressed in period clothing, held everyone’s interest. She told her story of the first lady that was very enlightening, entertaining, and educational. She started with Mary’s childhood days, the hardships she had to encounter during her life. She discussed the loss of some of her children and the assassination of her husband, President Lincoln. April is the 147th anniversary month of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
We thanked Mary Todd Lincoln, [Melissa] for her outstanding story about the first lady’s life.

All members and guests of the Lehigh Brigade meet on the first Tuesday of each month (September - June) at the Four Points by Sheraton at 3400 Airport Road, Allentown, PA. 