President Lincoln's Cottage

History buffs and Lincoln enthusiasts will enjoy learning about the home where the former president spent a quarter of his term and drafted the Emancipation Proclamation . Read more

Fascinating and beautiful place missed by most tourists . History right next door to me and I missed it for 7 years! You won't be disappointed by the insights you gain into Lincoln's life.

Highlight: They have a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Honest Abe himself. It's one of only 40-something copies ever made. Don't miss it.

Now a museum , the hilltop mansion was Honest Abe 's summer White House, where he drafted the Emancipation Proclamation and coordinated much of the North’s military deployment during the Civil War .

GREAT tour ! Guide was amazing and full of knowledge about Lincoln, the cottage and the scope of the Civil War as it unfolded during his residency here at the cottage.

I would call in ahead for reservations . Very nice place

Born and raised in D.C., amazed that this historical site passed me by. See the movie Lincoln!!!

Dissapointing: An empty reconstructed house, no details or features of historic interest. Some audio recordings. Why would anyone pay 15$ for this, if you can read the same information on Wikipedia.

In the summer of 1862, Lincoln wrote his second draft of the Emancipation Proclamation . The cottage was built in 1842-43, according to the plans of John Skirving.

Interesting tour —I learned a lot about Lincoln. But the cottage itself is very plain.

It's inside some federal property. I can't get it because I didn't bring the drivers license.

Museum portion is free. Cottage tours are $15.

Awesome place to visit!

Attend author of Manhunt, James Swanson's lecture. Saw flag stOned with Lincolnshire blood. Offered to take for dry cleaning . They said no.

Hanging with wifey

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I'm on neighbor status!