Homecoming at President Lincoln's Cottage 2024
Schedule
Sat Sep 21 2024 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
President Lincoln's Cottage | Washington, DC
About this Event
During the Civil War, the Lincoln family called the Cottage home. On September 16, 2023, we welcome everyone to enjoy the grounds as the Lincoln family did with a full day of family fun activities at Homecoming!
Schedule for the Day
10 AM - 3 PM: Family Day activities, FREE for all:
- Arts and Crafts: Make a leadership tapestry, connect with your aspirations, and create your own top hat!
- Storytime
- Pony Rides & Petting Zoo: It's no secret Tad Lincoln loved keeping pets on the grounds. Don't let this chance slip by to ride a pony on Lincoln's lawn or encounter another amazing creature!
- Picnic on the Grounds: Pack your own picnic and enjoy lunch at the picnic tables or on the spacious South Lawn. Also featuring snacks from our food truck vendors!
- Tour the Cottage: Take a guided tour of the Lincoln family's seasonal retreat. Regular ticket prices apply; visit our tickets page to purchase in advance. The first tour begins at 10 AM, and the last tour begins at 2 PM.
If you would like to take a tour of the Cottage, we strongly recommend purchasing Cottage Tour tickets in advance. Your Homecoming registration does not include a Cottage Tour ticket.
Safety & General Information
Family Day activities, sponsored by President Lincoln’s Cottage, are FREE unless otherwise noted, and are open to the public. Event program and schedule subject to change.
Armed Forces Retirement Home
President Lincoln’s Cottage is on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Security for the Armed Forces Retirement Home requires visitors to show valid identification at the security gate in order to enter the property. Please be prepared to show your ID.
Exploring beyond the boundaries of President Lincoln's Cottage is not permitted and results in trespassing on federal property.
Pets are not allowed on the grounds.
All events are considered public events for the purpose of photography and video.
Contact
Contact President Lincoln’s Cottage with any questions at 202-829-0436 or [email protected].
Where is it happening?
President Lincoln's Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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