North Country Live: The Remarkable Lincoln Marriage

Abraham Lincoln remains one of the most recognizable figures in history. His skillful and determined leadership steered the nation through its ultimate crisis: The Civil War. When in 1865 an assassin’s bullet unceremoniously took him from the world, leaving us with the image of a larger-than-life martyr. But what about Lincoln the man?

Join historian Tom McGrath as he explores the remarkable and often misunderstood partnership between Abraham and his wife Mary Todd. Learn about the early life of the Lincolns, their courtship and marriage, triumphs and fears, as well as the unspeakable heartbreak the couple endured both before and during their time in the White House.