About Phil Jessen

Phil is a thirty year resident of Hartford, New York, with over sixteen years of experience portraying our Sixteenth President. He also appears in local Murder-Mysteries and Comedy and Historical Productions. He especially delights in Lincoln Presentations for almost any occassion. Phil is the CEO of the Glens Falls Association for the Blind, a lifetime passion. He also serves on his local School Board, and is active in other civic activities. He enjoys running and is active in several musical endeavors.

See Phil give an interesting historical perspective on the Gettysburg Address

In the News

Snapshots of History, The PostStar, December 1, 2008

Testimonials

Phil "brings depth and dimension to this well-known public figure through the art of first-person interpretation. Mr. Jessen has been portraying Abraham Lincoln since the morning of his 46th birthday, when he awoke to find that he had been inexplicably transmogrified into a semblance of our Sixteenth President. A Life Member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters (ALP), this outstanding actor delights in bringing Lincoln to life for audiences of all ages."

- Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, February 12, 2005