‘Sean of the South’ to perform at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

HODGENVILLE, Ky. — Writer and performer Sean Dietrich is scheduled to perform at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Hodgenville as part of its Freedom 250 Connections series.

According to the National Park Service, on Saturday, Sept. 26, Dietrich, also known as “Sean of the South,” is bringing an evening of music, storytelling and humor to his program at 5:30 p.m. EDT at the park’s Birthplace Unit.

“As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to reflect on the ideals of liberty, equality and self-government that shaped America’s founding and that Abraham Lincoln worked to preserve,” said Superintendent Joshua Manley. “Sean Dietrich’s performance brings those enduring ideals to life through music and storytelling, offering visitors a meaningful way to connect with America’s story.”

Dietrich is nationally recognized as a columnist, humorist, musician and storyteller whose work celebrates people and traditions of the American South, according to the National Park Service.

His writing has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Garden & Gun and Reader’s Digest, as well as being featured on “The Today Show.”

Dietrich is the author of 18 books, has written over 4,000 newspaper columns, hosts the “Sean of the South” podcast and regularly performs a one-man show for audiences across the nation.

According to the NPS, Dietrich is celebrating the traditions and experiences that have shaped generations of Americans, with this show featuring songs Abraham Lincoln may have known during his lifetime.

Accessible parking for the event will be at the Birthplace Visitor Center Parking Lot. All other attendees will park at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, where complimentary shuttle service will transport visitors to the Birthplace Unit.

Shuttle services will start from the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School lot the day of the concert around 3 p.m. EDT. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and hand-carried coolers.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the park, organizers say.

The event is free and open to the public; however, advance registration is required. Reserve tickets through Eventbrite here.