Special Program: And Lincoln Wrote
The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome Dick Benach on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM. This program sees Dick Benach as Junior Officer Robert Zavel. Lieutenant Colonel Zavel was assigned to the security detail protecting President Lincoln at the Summer White House located just north of Washington, D.C. Zavel Had almost daily contact with the President, and observed Mr. Lincoln with family members, guests, and official visitors.
On November 14th, Lt. Colonel Zavel (Dick Benach) will share some personal memories and will read some of the President’s oral and written messages addressed to the people and country he loved so well…The UNITED States of America.
This program is free with limited availability in person. Reservations must be made in advance on the Field House Museum website or by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689.
