2026 McMurtry Lecture: A Conversation with Lois Romano

Award-winning journalist and author Lois Romano joins the Friends of the Lincoln Collection for the 2026 McMurtry Lecture. Romano will discuss her acclaimed book “An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment of, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln,” offering a compelling look at one of history's most misunderstood First Ladies. Through conversation and insight, attendees will explore Mary Todd Lincoln's resilience, the challenges she faced following Abraham Lincoln's assassination, and the lasting impact of her remarkable story.

What: 2026 Gerald R. McMurtry Lecture Series Featuring Lois Romano

Date: Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m.

Location: Main Library Theater, streaming virtually as well

Presented by the Friends of the Lincoln Collection.

This free program is perfect for history enthusiasts, Lincoln scholars, and anyone interested in the remarkable life of Mary Todd Lincoln. Registration is encouraged at acpl.info/mcmurtry.