Customer Reviews
What others are saying“Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed by Mrs. Jessica Michna, kept our members of all ages spellbound with the story of her life, including reminiscences of her girlhood, her courtship and wedding, and her life with the young lawyer and then politician, Abraham Lincoln.”
Burlington Historical Society
“BRAVO, you brought tears to my eyes three times during your rendition.” “You were better than Hal Holbrook doing Mark Twain and all the Lincoln impersonators I have ever seen”. “A big fan.”
Susan, Waunakee, Wisconsin
“Jessica Michna’s reputation for an excellent performance precedes her.” “We shall have to invite Mrs. Adams or Mrs. Roosevelt in the future.”
Washington County Historical Society and Museums
West Bend, WI
“Jessica Michna’s reputation for an excellent performance precedes her.” “We shall have to invite Mrs. Adams or Mrs. Roosevelt in the future.”
Washington County Historical Society and Museums, West Bend, WI
“It was due to her strong and vivid characterization that those present were left with the distinct feeling of having briefly known Abraham Lincoln’s wife”.
Darlene M. Wurl – Tomahawk Historical Society
“The staff was very impressed, they couldn’t stop talking about you.” We had such wonderful comments from the guests.” “We want to book you again to make sure you are available for next year.”
Dan Liedtke – Heritage Hill State Park
“Your Mary Todd Lincoln presentation was exceptional.” “Your program brought in one of the largest audiences that we have ever had for that type of program.” “I look forward to working with you again in the future.”
Mark Herman, Director of Education – Midway Village and Museum – Rockford, IL
“I felt as though I was in the room with Mrs. Lincoln.” “I felt as though I was IN the theater that night.”
Member – New Berlin Historical Society
“We’ve seen a lot of Lincolns here but none compare with your Mrs. Lincoln.”
Resident, Villa West, Sherman, Illinois
“Wisconsin’s most fascinating woman.”
Alan Eisenberg – Radio talk show host
“You are mesmerizing, Mrs. Michna”.
Dr. Webb PHD – Cardinal Stritch University
“In Illinois, you are known as the REAL Mrs. Lincoln”
Attendee at Midway Museum winter lecture series
“Fantastic!” “I wanted to cry and laugh with Mrs. Roosevelt.”
Resident, Hickory Glen, Springfield, Illinois
“Take care of her.” “She is a national treasure!”
Spectator, Lincoln Boyhood Home National Shrine
“I am a retired educator and must say that your presentation was the best I have ever seen at any level.”
G. J. Lewis – Sun Prairie, WI