Saturday, June 15th, 2024

  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • 1:30-3:00 pm

Wednesday, June 19th

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

*Please select one day and time when purchasing your tickets – tour and program are the same for each!

President Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation during his first summer at the Cottage. President Lincoln thought about how the Proclamation would affect various groups, the progress of the war, and his upcoming re-election.

This Juneteenth, participate in “Lincoln’s Toughest Decisions” – a program rarely open to the public! Dive deep into the history behind Juneteenth’s complexities with a guided tour of President Lincoln’s Cottage followed by this intimate and multi-faceted program.

Learn more and register HERE.