December 2024 Newsletter

Happy Birthday Mary Lincoln

Mary Lincoln’s 206th birthday is on December 13. We will honor the occasion by a social media campaign, #MaryUnveiled.

Follow our social media channels to see Mary Lincoln experts setting the record straight on common misconceptions about the complex first lady.

 

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Give the gift of Community this Holiday Season 

Image from Two Faces Comedy NIght (c) Bruce Guthrie

Give a special person in your life an annual membership to Team Lincoln. They will receive access to members-only programs, advanced ticketing opportunities, and discounted tours and museum shop purchases. Best of all, they will be joining a group of people united by a love of connection, history, and learning.

 

Gift a Team Lincoln membership HERE.


Store Spotlight: Cottage Ornaments

Each of our custom Cottage ornaments reflects an aspect of the Lincoln family’s time at the Soldiers’ Home. These unique items make perfect gifts and are sold individually and as bundles on our website.

Purchase HERE.

 


A Call to Young Changemakers

Winter Break is a perfect time for students to plan for an inspiring summer.

Applications are open for our 2025 Students Opposing Slavery International Summit (June 22-28). Please alert the young people in your life and encourage them to apply. We have FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE and are able to grant community service hours for participants.

 

View the application HERE.


President Lincoln’s Cottage in the News

  • The Baltimore Beacon wrote about the Cottage in an article on Civil War forts in the area.
  • KidFriendlyDC suggested the Cottage as a good place to take children on Election Day.
  • Axios shared our program The Whole Soul: An Evening of Reflection as an Election Day detox.
  • Petworth News shared our invitation for neighbors to attend our Whole Soul program.

SUPPORT PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE

Support our educational programs, preservation efforts and public events by making a contribution to President Lincoln’s Cottage. Donate online today.

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