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Family Day 2016
Family Day at President Lincoln’s Cottage is back! On Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, you’re invited to join us on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home as the Lincoln family did at the fifth annual President Lincoln’s Cottage’s Family Day event. Family members of all ages will enjoy the live entertainment and creative activities inspired by the …
Read MoreRun the Freedom 5K
Run for Freedom at the third annual Freedom 5K at President Lincoln’s Cottage, where Abraham Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation and led our nation through the Civil War. Traverse a pastoral landscape that winds past ponds, fields, historic buildings and vistas on this breath-taking course. The run culminates on the foot of the lawn at President Lincoln’s Cottage, where a ceremony will …
Read MoreSaudade performance May 26
Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the American Immigration Council for a shadow puppet performance by Wit’s End Puppets on Thursday, May 26. Wit’s End Puppets’ Saudade performance will illuminate the immigrant experience in Washington, DC. Saudade runs 45 minutes and is intended for audiences ages 10 and up. The performance will be followed by a group discussion. WHEN: Thursday, May 26 TIME: 7:00 PM REGISTER NOW …
Read MoreEvening Tours of President Lincoln’s Cottage
Come enjoy Lincoln’s beloved home for a unique experience of evening tours on March 17 and March 23! Each tour will last an hour and follows the format of our Signature Cottage Tour. Ticket prices for the tour will follow our usual ticket policy, which you can read here. Space is limited to 20 people per tour, so purchase your tickets …
Read MoreSaudade: A Play by Wit’s End Puppets
Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the American Immigration Council for a shadow puppet performance by Wit’s End Puppets on Thursday, March 24. Wit’s End Puppets’ Saudade performance will illuminate the immigrant experience in Washington, DC. This thought-provoking show for all ages will be followed by a group discussion. WHEN: Thursday, March 24 TIME: 7:00 PM REGISTER NOW Registration is free. Please note that seating is limited …
Read MorePAST EVENT: African American Sites of Memory
President Lincoln’s Cottage is proud to partner with the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) for our annual Black History Month Program. This year’s program will feature Brent Leggs discussing the importance of and tools for protecting sites of African American memory. As a national thought leader in the field of historic preservation, Brent Leggs is a Harvard Loeb Fellow and senior field officer …
Read MoreMemorial Day Tours of the USSAH National Cemetery
Tour at the Soldiers’ Home Cemetery Commemorate Memorial Day with guided tours of the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, more commonly known as the Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery. Visited by President Abraham Lincoln, the Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery is notable for being the first national cemetery (est. 1861) and for serving as the final resting place for John Logan, who formalized …
Read MoreLincoln Ideas Forum 2016
On Wednesday, April 13, notable thinkers in a variety of fields will come together at President Lincoln’s Cottage for a dynamic symposium. Speakers will discuss the intersection of their contemporary work with President Lincoln’s life and legacy. Speakers and topics include: Ted Maris-Wolf, Vice President of Education, Research, and Historical Interpretation, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation–Moderator Katherine Chon, Director of the Office …
Read MoreC-SPAN: Cottage Conversation with Harold Holzer, January 2016
On January 14, 2016, President Lincoln’s Cottage welcomed Harold Holzer to a Cottage Conversation to discuss his new book, A Just and Generous Nation: Abraham Lincoln and the Fight for American Opportunity. Holzer, who co-authored the book with Norton Garfinkle, hit on a wide range of topics: Woodrow Wilson’s progressive ideals vs. his moves to racially segregate the government, Confederate monuments, …
Read MoreBourbon and Bluegrass 2016
On Sunday, May 15, enjoy live bluegrass music, sip bourbon on the verandah, play lawn games, and savor the springtime grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home at our second annual Bourbon and Bluegrass event! All proceeds from the event go toward preservation efforts at President Lincoln’s Cottage. TICKET INFORMATION *TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT* Adult Tickets: $50 Ticket sales are …
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