The nation is worth fighting for, to secure such an inestimable jewel.
— A. Lincoln, 1864
Programs for Educators
Living Lincoln: A Workshop for Teachers
During his presidency, Abraham Lincoln developed a unique leadership style that continues to resonate with today's leaders. In Living Lincoln: A Workshop for Teachers, a museum educator facilitates an interactive workshop for school leaders that uses Lincoln's pragmatic style as a model for helping students develop the skills they need to be effectiveleaders. In this workshop, educators receive a customized tour of the Cottage, a resource packet of reflection activities and lesson plans, and an introduction to Lincoln's Toughest Decisions: Debating Emancipation.
This program lasts approximately 1.5 hours and is available for $15 per person, with a minimum of 10 teachers.
Reservations
- Advance reservations required at least three weeks prior to visit.
- Non-refundable deposit required when reservation is confirmed.
- Make reservations here.
Teaching American History Grant Workshops
The Civil War Washington Museum Consortium, including President Lincoln's Cottage, Ford's Theatre Society, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, and Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, offersweek-long, summer workshops for educators. These workshops provide a place-based approach to exploring Washington during the Civil War as teachers spend time at each participating site, discover Civil War neighborhoods through walking tours, and leave with an array of resources to use in their classrooms.
Cost for this specialized program is $35/teacher with a minimum of 10 teachers. Meals are an additional cost. For more information on the Civil War Washington Teacher Fellows program, please contact lincoln_ed@nthp.org.
Reservations
- Advance reservations required at least three weeks prior to visit.
- Non-refundable deposit required when reservation is confirmed.
- Make reservations here.
