If my name ever goes into history, it will be for this act, and my whole soul is in it.
— A. Lincoln, 1863Past Public Programs
2011 Public Programs
Foreign Relations in the U.S./Interview with Aaron Marrs - December 1, 2011
President Lincoln's Cottage and the Office of the Historian of the U.S. Department of State hosted a public program to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS), the flagship publication of the Department's Office of the Historian. Burrus Carnahan, noted Civil War and Lincoln author and scholar, interviewed Dr. Aaron Marrs, Civil War Researcher with the Office of the Historian, on Marrs' new research that sheds light on foreign relations in the context of the Civil War.
Watch full video here
Children's Book Signing - June 25, 2011
Author and presidential historian, Jane Hampton Cook, signed copies of her book, "What Does the President Look Like?" at the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln's Cottage. A special raffle took place after the signing and book reading, and participants received 10% off of their purchases in the Museum Store.
Voices of the Civil War - May 18, 2011
President Lincoln's Cottage hosted the Heritage Voices of the Washington Revels in this special spring event. A visit from President Abraham Lincoln highlighted this program of American folk songs, spirituals, patriotic music, and readings. This program was free of charge and was held in the rain location - Stanley Chapel, adjacent to the Cottage. Watch the video HERE.
DC Emancipation Day - April 16, 2011
President Lincoln's Cottage offered two sessions of the award-winning interactive program Debating Emancipation to the public. At 11:00am and 2:00pm, on a first-come, first-serve basis, visitors had a chance to take on the role of one of President Lincoln's cabinet members and debate emancipation. This program was free of charge. For more information on Debating Emancipation click here!
2010 Public Programs
Deaf Appreciation Day
Our inaugural Deaf Appreciation Day, on June 5, 2010, offered special Cottage Tours that included ASL interpretation provided by Birnbaum Interpreting Services and were exclusively reserved for deaf and hearing-impaired visitors. The day was made possible through generous donations by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Lincoln's Shakespeare
President Lincoln’s Cottage took a dramatic look at Lincoln’s Shakespeare with Michael Anderegg, Shakespeare in Film scholar and actress Audra Polk on June 3, 2010.
Remember Abe Scavenger Hunt/Quiz
The “Remember Abe” quiz was a partnership of Ford’s Theatre and President Lincoln’s Cottage the week of Abraham Lincoln's assassination. The winners have been announced and prizes awarded. Thanks to all those who participated!
2009 Public Programs
Alaskan Children's Choir Concert in the Amphitheater
At the outdoor amphitheater behind the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln's Cottage the Alaskan Children's Choir performed for a number of visitors to the site. View details on our blog here.
Concert on the Lawn with Chris Vallillo
A nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and folk musician, Chris Vallillo fit right in at President Lincoln's Cottage as he performed Abraham Lincoln In Song for a packed house. View details on our blog here.
