Thursday, April 24, 2008

New Local Historic Attraction

In February 2008, President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home opened to the public for the first time, giving Americans an intimate, never-before-seen view of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and family life. Designated a National Monument by President Clinton in 2000, President Lincoln’s Cottage served as Lincoln’s family residence for a quarter of his presidency and is the most significant historic site directly associated with Lincoln’s presidency aside from the White House.

Hosted By: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Time: 930AM - 0430PM
Cost: Adults: $12, Children (6-12): $5
Location: 3700 N. Capitol St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20011

If you would like to receive more information about this historic site, please visit the link below.

www.lincolncottage.org

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