This place is very interesting and historical! They give guests a guided tour through the house telling stories and recounting some of the tales from the era. However, they do not know what the inside of the house looked like back then so for now it is mostly empty (except for a few token pieces). I love Civil War history... more
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After a $15 million restoration by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, non-profit organization, President Lincoln's Cottage is...
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After a $15 million restoration by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, non-profit organization, President Lincoln's Cottage is open to the public for the first time, giving Americans an intimate, never-before-seen view of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and family life. In addition to President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center adjacent to the Cottage, features related exhibits and media presentations. Tickets are available through online, advance purchase is strongly recommended.
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Attraction type: Historic home
Address: 140 Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street, NW
Washington DC, DC 20011-8400
Tel: 202-829-0436
Fax: 202-829-0437
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I believe I am still dumb struck from our visit to the Lincoln Cottage at the Old Soldier's home. I touched the fireplace mantle that Lincoln leaned on and walked the same creaking stairs that he walked, I saw the sunlight dance on the porch where he liked to play checkers in the evening, I heard his words echo through... more
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140 Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street, NW, Washington DC, DC 20011-8400
Tel: 202-829-0436
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