The nation is worth fighting for, to secure such an inestimable jewel.
— A. Lincoln, 1864
On Campus School Programs
Lincoln’s Hat (Grades K-3)
According to his eldest son Robert, Abraham Lincoln was a “very deliberate writer, anything but rapid.” The president would often jot down his ideas on paper scraps and store them in his stovepipe hat. Wearing reproduction top hats, students are asked to imagine themselves as Lincoln for the day. They imitate his writing techniques and examine his ideas, through an interactive multimedia cottage tour and a small group activity. Lincoln’s Hat may be reserved for students in kindergarten through third grade.
- Programs meet DC, VA, MD and McREL learning standards.
- Cost per class (up to 25 students): DCPS: Free / Non-DCPS: $150.
- Classroom teacher or Tour leader free, adults $10 each. One (1) adult for every 10 students required.
NEW! I See the President (Grades 4-5)
President Lincoln commuted daily from the Soldiers’ Home to the White House in the summers of 1862-64. Along the way, Lincoln came in contact with front line soldiers, soldiers who had been wounded in battle, escaped slaves living in contraband camps, and Washington residents, such as Walt Whitman. These encounters brought President Lincoln closer to the war. In the Cottage’s program, I See the President, which launched in early 2010l, 4th and 5th grade students will analyze first hand accounts from those who met President Lincoln on his daily commute to discuss their unique views of the war and will participate in a creative writing activity.
- Programs meet DC, VA, MD and McREL learning standards.
- Cost per class (up to 25 students): DCPS: Free / Non-DCPS: $150.
- Classroom teacher or Tour leader free, adults $10 each. One (1) adult for every 10 students required.
Lincoln's Toughest Decisions (Grades 6-12, College, and Adult) Award Winning!
Students can take part in our featured program Lincoln's Toughest Decisions, which won a Silver MUSE Award in April 2008.
This innovative interpretive program puts students in the role of President Lincoln’s closest advisors, and touch screen monitors allow students to explore historical documents in an interactive media program that recreates heated discussions Lincoln had with his Cabinet. Currently, the Debating Emancipation program may be reserved for school groups grades 6-12, college students, and adult groups.
- Programs meet DC, VA, MD and McREL learning standards.
- Cost per class (up to 25 students): DCPS: Free / Non-DCPS: $150.
- Classroom teacher or Tour leader free, adults $10 each. One (1) adult for every 10 students required.
Reservations
- Advance reservations required at least three weeks prior to visit.
- Non-refundable deposit required when reservation is confirmed.
- Make reservations here.
