The Hysterical, Tyrannical Booth Family
The assassin John Wilkes Booth was the most famous member of his theatrical family; however, the theatrical legacy of his brother lives on today. Edwin Booth voted for Lincoln and was an avid supporter of the Union, while his brother John was a self-proclaimed spy for the Confederacy who committed what was considered one of the most tragically criminal acts of the 19th century. Join Dr. Pete Lubrecht as he traces the family lineage, including the famous father of the clan, Junius Brutus Booth, and follows John Wilkes Booth on his trail to fame and dishonor.
This is a recording of a presentation that took place 6/14/23 in-person and on Zoom.