BEVERLY — Actor Terry Lynch is known for his interpretations of famous people from throughout history. Now, he's bringing his talent to Beverly and Morgan Park.
First, Lynch will explore the history of U.S. presidential campaigns at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at Beverly's Ridge Historical Society. It is free to attend the event, titled “Mudslinging, Muckraking and Apple Pie: Presidential Campaigns, the Great American Pastime.”
Lynch will showcase outlandish campaign stories from throughout history at the event at 10621 S. Seeley Ave. This includes tales from Jefferson v. Adams (1800), Jackson v. Adams (1828), Lincoln v. Douglas (1860) and more.
The second free performance will mark the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Lynch will portray Navy chief radio broadcaster Edward Campbell at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at Smith Village in Morgan Park.
Campbell was an eyewitness to the attack, and his story will be told through Lynch's performance titled, “Night of Dancing, Day of Infamy.” The show takes place at the retirement community at 2320 W. 113th St.
The Dewalt Mechlin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host the two events. The local chapter is named for Mechlin, a Revolutionary War patriot who was injured at the Battle of Bound Brook in New Jersey. He was one of 60 soldiers killed or wounded in the sneak attack.
Space is limited for the Oct. 22 show, so reservations are recommended by calling Suzanne Smith at 773-791-9747. Reservations are not required for the program on Nov. 5.
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