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The 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 …
Read MoreAccessibility
The Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center is accessible by our east entrance ramp. All exhibits and visitor restrooms are on the first floor. The Cottage is accessible by a grade entrance, elevator, and wheel chair lift. There are restrictions on use and a staff member must be present to operate the elevator and lift, so please alert the Museum …
Read MoreMetro Weekly: Great House Museums in DC
“Of course, for a deeper dive into the complicated history of slavery, you can’t beat an excursion to President Lincoln’s Cottage. What was known as the Soldiers’ Home in Lincoln’s Day, three miles north of the White House on a picturesque hill with a view to the Capitol, became the 16th President’s Camp David. The Lincolns made the Greek Revival …
Read MoreHow to Spend $40 in Petworth: Washington Post
“Long a residential neighborhood with working-class roots, Petworth has seen an influx of upscale dining and retail options. Today, the Northwest neighborhood mixes charm and history. Here’s the best way to take it all in, with nothing more than two $20 bills and some change… [Rock Creek Church Cemetery] abuts President Lincoln’s Cottage, which was founded in 1851 as a …
Read MoreLincoln’s Summer Retreat: Afar Magazine
Image courtesy AFAR Magazine. “Abraham Lincoln’s summer cottage in Petworth is far enough off the Washington tourist trail that a lot of locals don’t even know how great it is. Lincoln moved his family there each summer and commuted four miles to the White House by horseback or carriage. From the back porch, he could see the Capitol dome taking …
Read MoreRun in Lincoln’s Footsteps with Joan Benoit Samuelson at the First Annual Freedom 5K XC at President Lincoln’s Cottage
On September 27th, runners will tread the same grounds that Lincoln did with Olympic Marathon Champion Joan Benoit Samuelson at the historic Soldiers’ Home in Northwest Washington, D.C. August 8, 2014. On September 27th, runners will become a part of history when they join Olympic champion Joan Benoit Samuelson at the first annual Freedom 5K XC at President Lincoln’s Cottage! …
Read MoreAbraham Lincoln – Fascinating Facts
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865): Considered one of the great presidents of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president. Lincoln served as President from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Big accomplishments: Lincoln led the United States through the Civil War, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy. Background: Reared in rural Kentucky …
Read MoreA Hidden Gem: Fly 2 Travel
Fly 2 Travel, a traveler tips and information site, profiled President Lincoln’s Cottage in a new review. View the full article: http://fly2travel.net/president-lincolns-cottage-hidden-gem-d-c/.
Read MoreSchoolboy in Lincoln’s Footsteps: The Telegraph
Abhishek Basu, essay author and 2014 SOS International Summit participant, won an essay contest organized by The Telegraph (Calcutta, India), in association with Apne Aap Women Worldwide. In the essay, he reflects on the magnitude of human trafficking worldwide and discusses his experience at the Summit. Read the full piece here.
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