Second award for exhibit on human trafficking at the Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation.

June 17, 2013. “Can You Walk Away? Modern Slavery: Human Trafficking in the United States”, the current special exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage, received the award of merit from the Society for Environmental Graphic Design.  Howard + Revis Design provided exceptional design services for the exhibit, which examines slavery in the United States 150 years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The exhibit has also received a leadership award from the American Association for State and Local History. Admission to “Can You Walk Away?” is free and the exhibit has been extended through December 31^st, 2013. Learn more about the exhibit and how to visit at http://lincolncottage.org/canyouwalkaway.html.

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High school students are invited to register for the inaugural SOS International Summit.

May 30, 2013. President Lincoln’s Cottage, the “Cradle of the Emancipation Proclamation,” is launching a youth anti-slavery project that will give a new generation of abolitionists the resources and training to take action against modern slavery. Students Opposing Slavery (SOS) is a student initiative dedicated to involving teens in the fight against human trafficking.  The SOS International Summit will be held at President Lincoln’s Cottage from June 24^th through June 28^th 2013.  High school students are invited to register for the Summit, and applications must be received by June 7^th, 2013. To register, contact Callie Hawkins, Associate Director for Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage, at CHawkins@savingplaces.org.

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“Can You Walk Away?” nationally recognized for exhibit excellence.

May 28, 2013. “Can You Walk Away?,” a ground-breaking exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage examining modern slavery in the United States, was awarded the 2013 Leadership in History Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). Video testimonials from survivors of human trafficking are the focal point of this exhibit, which opened to the public in early 2012 and will close on August 31^st. President Lincoln’s Cottage produced “Can You Walk Away?” in partnership with Polaris Project, a leading non-profit organization working to end human trafficking. Visit http://lincolncottage.org/canyouwalkaway.html to learn more about the exhibit.

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Rare opportunity for the public to enjoy free guided tours of USSAH National Cemetery and to picnic on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home.

May 14, 2013. President Lincoln’s Cottage will host an array of activities on Memorial Day, May 27^th 2013, to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Family-friendly activities include guided tours of the first National Cemetery, commemorative ceremonies honoring veterans at multiple locations, picnicking opportunities on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, and tours of President Lincoln’s Cottage, the seasonal residence of the Lincoln family during the Civil War. President Lincoln’s Cottage is presenting these programs in partnership with the Armed Forces Retirement Home, the National Park Service, and the Illinois State Society. Registrations requested; visit www.LincolnCottage.org/MemorialDay2013 to register and learn more information.

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LINCOLN Restaurant and President Lincoln’s Cottage partner to honor District holiday.

April 15, 2013. LINCOLN Restaurant and President Lincoln’s Cottage are presenting a uniquely-D.C. philanthropic dining event. From 11 am until midnight on Tuesday April 16, 2013, diners can visit LINCOLN Restaurant, located at 1110 Vermont Ave, NW Washington DC 20005, in honor of D.C. Emancipation Day. The restaurant will donate twenty percent of sales on that day to President Lincoln’s Cottage in this first-time partnership.

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This original, signed copy will remain on display at President Lincoln’s Cottage through the end of April.

January 31, 2013. A rare, signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation currently on display at President Lincoln’s Cottage will remain on view for an additional two months. The exhibition of this historic document in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln’s Cottage has been extended through April 30, 2013. The extended exhibition of the Emancipation Proclamation will coincide with the 151^st anniversary of President Lincoln signing the DC Emancipation Act on April 16, 1862. President Lincoln’s Cottage is the first public venue to display this copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, recently purchased David M. Rubenstein.

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Lincoln scholars and government officials will present unique perspectives on the Emancipation Proclamation at the site of the document’s development.

December 21, 2012. President Lincoln’s Cottage, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will host “Emancipation at 150: The Impact of the Emancipation Proclamation,” a panel discussion in recognition of the 150^th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. This free panel presentation is open to the public and is co-sponsored by President Lincoln’s Cottage and the United States Commission on Civil Rights. The panel takes place on January 3, 2013 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at President Lincoln’s Cottage. RSVP is required and space is limited. Interested attendees should call 202-829-0436 x31232 by 5 pm on Thursday, December 27 to reserve a space.

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New Year’s Eve party marks the 150^th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

December 5, 2012 – President Lincoln’s Cottage will host “Freedom’s Eve,” a New Year’s Eve party to celebrate the 150^th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. On Monday, December 31^st 2012 from 9:30 pm – 12:30 am, the public are invited to ring in the New Year at a party with meaning. Freedom’s Eve will feature live music, a dessert buffet, and an open bar featuring wine, beer, champagne, and a signature cocktail. Admission to Freedom’s Eve is by advanced ticket purchase only. Tickets are available for $100 per person and can be purchased by contacting Sahand Miraminy at 202-829-0436 x31232 or SMiraminy@savingplaces.org.

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Enjoy reenactments, live music, children’s activities, and a petting zoo on the Soldiers’ Home grounds.

September 4, 2012. Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln family’s first season at the Soldiers’ Home. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the Lincolns’ Cottage as they once did through an array of activities and demonstrations. Perfect for family members of all ages!

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