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Idea Portrait Lesson Plan – Available Now!
Click here to download our Idea Portrait lesson plan. This exercise was developed by Beverly Blackmon, a 3rd and 4th grade gifted teacher in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as part of her final project for the 2014 Civil War Washington Teacher Fellows program. Idea Portrait is designed for students in grades 3-4. Time: One 60 minute class period.
Read MoreJoan Benoit Samuelson Runs Inaugural Freedom 5K XC at President Lincoln’s Cottage
District resident Sebi Devlin-Foltz beats nearly 230 runners with a remarkable 16:42 race time. September 27, 2014. Olympic champion Joan Benoit Samuelson presented District resident Sebi Devlin-Foltz the top prize at the inaugural Freedom 5K XC at President Lincoln’s Cottage on Saturday September 27th. Samuelson, the first woman to win the gold medal in the Olympic marathon at the Los …
Read MoreJoin us for an Evening for Educators
The Civil War Washington Consortium presents An Evening for Educators at President Lincoln’s Cottage! Join us on Thursday October 7 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm and discover the array of hands-on, engaging programs the Civil War Washington Consortium has to offer for students in Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. RSVP: education@fords.org.
Read MorePreservation in Progress
West Balcony Restoration: Fall 2018 (Picture #1 – The west balcony prior to disassembly) The Cottage has three balconies each with their own unique design and preservation challenges. There is however one common challenge and that is to monitor and manage the effects of moisture intrusion particularly when the deleterious effects of the moisture go unseen until significant damage has …
Read MoreVisitor Guidelines
All tours of the Cottage begin in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center. While you’re here, please note the following: -photography is not permitted in the interiors of the Cottage or the Visitor Education Center -food and beverages may only be consumed in the Museum Store, in the Atrium of the Visitor Education Center, and in the picnic area …
Read MoreContinuing Lincoln’s Fight for Freedom: Preservation Leadership Forum
Associate Director for Programs Callie Hawkins wrote this article on the Students Opposing Slavery program at President Lincoln’s Cottage. Originally published on the Preservation Leadership Forum blog. In February 2012, President Lincoln’s Cottage launched an exhibit on modern slavery called Can You Walk Away? Human Trafficking: Modern Slavery in the United States. Given our history and the work President Lincoln …
Read MoreWashingtonian Welcome Guide
Welcome, Washingtonian Welcome Guide readers! During the peak of the Civil War, President Lincoln and his family lived at the Soldiers’ Home, located on a picturesque hilltop in Northwest Washington, DC. While residing at the Cottage, Lincoln made wartime policy decisions, crafted his reelection campaign, and, most significantly, developed the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, President Lincoln’s Cottage is open to the …
Read MoreWashington Post: What To Do In Petworth
“Petworth has become a flourishing hot spot for 20-something creatives, single professionals and young families. Despite the neighborhood’s latest transformation, the rich sense of community remains palpable…” “History buffs and Lincoln enthusiasts will enjoy learning about the home where the former president spent a quarter of his term and drafted the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a 15-minute stroll from the Georgia Avenue-Petworth …
Read MoreWashington Post: Freedom 5K XC
“President Abraham Lincoln spent three of his presidential summers at what is now known as President Lincoln’s Cottage on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington. The picturesque 250-acre grounds, which are rarely open to the public, will be used by runners participating in a 5K cross-country run on Sept. 27, beginning at 8 a.m., to benefit …
Read MoreThe Proclamation: Summer 2014
The Summer 2014 Newsletter is available now! Download the full PDF and enjoy the latest news from President Lincoln’s Cottage. Highlights include: -Upcoming programs, including the Freedom 5K XC and the third annual Family Day -An update on the vestibule restoration project -An excerpt from “The Presidents’ War,” a new book by Chris DeRose -Information about our newest exhibit, featuring …
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