Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were born hours apart on the same day, in the same year: February 12, 1809. Although born to differing circumstance, both men played a huge role in the struggle for human equality. Our panel of speakers will offer insights ranging from the voices from slavery and abolition; Lincoln, Douglas and Emancipation; and Darwin’s contribution to human equality.
To learn more about Darwin and Lincoln, their similarities and differences, and how they shaped the world, read this Smithsonian article.
Speakers include:
- “Human Evolution and Human Disease” David E. Housman
- “Darwin’s Contribution to Views of Human Equality” Jonathan King
- “Voices from Slavery and Abolition” Helen Elaine Lee
- “Lincoln, Douglas and Emancipation” John Stauffer
