The nation is worth fighting for, to secure such an inestimable jewel.
— A. Lincoln, 1864
Programs for Educators
Living Lincoln: A Workshop for Teachers
Through this program, your group receives a customized tour of the Cottage, an information packet regarding our student programs, and an introduction to our school program, 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
President Lincoln’s Cottage is pleased to provide customized program experiences for recipients of
Teaching American History grants. Education staff will work closely with your group to plan a unique
session in which educators explore President Lincoln’s time at the Cottage by examining primary
sources from the period, the Cottage’s historic grounds, and the home that he loved so much, in a
session that is tailored to meet the needs of your educators and TAH grant focus. We also encourage
you to consider pairing a visit to President Lincoln’s Cottage with a visit to the following members of
the Civil War Washington Museum Consortium: Ford’s Theatre Society, Frederick
Douglass National Historic Site, and Tudor Place Historic House and Garden.
Cost for this specialized program is $35/teacher with a minimum of 10 teachers. Meals are an additional cost.
Reservations
- Advance reservations required at least three weeks prior to visit.
- Non-refundable deposit required when reservation is confirmed.
- Make reservations here.
