President Lincoln's Cottage

10/03/2024

Would you like to join our team? This is a great opportunity: https://www.lincolncottage.org/job/temporary-museum-store-associate/

10/02/2024

Our staff behind the scenes at the , Lincoln's OTHER presidential residence. Thanks so much to Melissa for a fabulous tour! 🎩

10/02/2024

It's a spectacular time of year at the Cottage! This , start contemplating a site rental for next autumn. Our bucolic campus and magnificent trees will provide a colorful backdrop for your big day. Learn more (and check out our iproved prices) here: https://www.lincolncottage.org/site-rental/weddings/

Photo by Brian Rimm

09/30/2024

Watch this beautiful conversation on loss, transformation, and leadership between Andrew Marshall of Model Leader and our own Callie Hawkins.

How to lead through grief

09/25/2024

On this rainy , we've been thinking about how much our new site rental prices will brighten even the dreariest day. You can start to budget for your dream wedding here: https://www.lincolncottage.org/site-rental/weddings/

Wedding photo by Sam Hurd

09/25/2024

Homecoming 2024 was our biggest and best one yet! Thank you to our fabulous partners, our sponsors, our volunteers, and everyone who came out to enjoy the day. We look forward to sharing more pix by the great and more videos too! 🎩❤️✌️

09/21/2024

The day is here, and we are ready! Come see us from 10am - 3pm for . Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, a concert, family Zumba with , food trucks, inventions with the , crafts snd preservation activities with , and much more! 🐐🎩❤️

09/20/2024

is TOMORROW! Bring your kids, your friends, your favorite Lincoln enthusiasts. We can't wait to see you all there!

09/20/2024

We are so excited will be joining us at this Saturday for some family Zumba! 🪩🎩

09/19/2024

Are you hopping with excitement for this Saturday? We sure are!

09/18/2024

We were delighted to be a part of this special day!

This was the 10th Celebrate Petworth Festival f or our neighborhood ( with time off for COVID ), and like past years, was a success. It was great to see so many people come out for the day — and I think this was one of the best Dog Shows we’ve had!

09/18/2024

What are you most excited about for this year's on Saturday? Pony rides? Goat petting? Inventions with the patent office? Something else? Let us know!

09/17/2024

Always a ton of fun!

09/17/2024

We ride at dawn! Err....actually more like 10AM. Come to our FREE FAMILY DAY this Saturday 10AM-3PM to enjoy animals, music, games, crafts, and more!

09/16/2024

The countdown is ON! There are FIVE days until ! Did you know Tad Lincoln loved to play checkers with his dad? We will have giant checkers and other lawn games in his honor (as well as pony rides, a petting zoo, and more)! 🎩

Soundtrack by who will be performing at 12:30pm!

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09/16/2024

The countdown is ON! There are FIVE days until ! Did you know Tad Lincoln loved to play checkers with his dad? We will have giant checkers and other lawn games in his honor (as well as pony rides, a petting zoo, and more)!

09/14/2024

We loved celebrating Petworth today! Always a great day seeing friends and meeting neighbors. 🎩

09/11/2024

Today we grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 lives lost on another beautiful day in early September and think of all of the people who love them who are suffering today. The picture is of the tree in our grief exhibit, and we are reminded of the Survivor Tree at the 9/11 Memorial, an enduring symbol of resilience, bravery, and growth.

09/04/2024

It's a lovely . Did you know that you can tent the South Lawn? Learn more about "the exclusive" experience here: https://www.lincolncottage.org/site-rental/weddings/

08/28/2024

We need help! We are seeking volunteers (ages 17+) to help with crafts, lead ponies, and direct visitors during our FREE Family Homecoming (September 21). Volunteers get 20% off in the store, a free lunch, and community service hours if needed.

Email [email protected] if you are available to help. For everyone else, make sure you register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homecoming-at-president-lincolns-cottage-2024-tickets-924472089907?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/28/2024

Lounging in Lincoln's library this . Did you know that, for any couples interested in history, our expert tour guides can answer questions about the Lincolns' thirteen months living here during your happy hour?

Photo credit: Sam Hurd photography

08/26/2024

Abraham Lincoln was many things including a bereaved father. Today, on Bereaved Father's Day we invite all dads who are missing children to visit our exhibit, Reflections on Grief and Loss. We are here for you, and for everyone who has experienced or who empathizes with loss.

08/21/2024

Today the preservation team took a field trip to along with our events manager. We love visiting fellow Historic House Museum Consortium () sites!

08/21/2024

HOMECOMING IS ONE MONTH OUT!! Link in story for an interview with Maeve about her hopes for and memories of this full day of family fun. By the way, the song playing is her favorite tune (they'll be playing the event). 🎩

08/21/2024

The cooler weather has us ready for some autumn weddings this . Photo by Sam Hurd photography.