The nation is worth fighting for, to secure such an inestimable jewel.
— A. Lincoln, 1864
Education Programs
Whether donning stovepipe hats, analyzing accounts of those who met Lincoln on his daily commute to the White House, or debating in the role of one of Lincoln’s Cabinet members, education programs at the Cottage allow students to discover President Lincoln: the private man and the public figure.
The 2011-2012 School Program Brochure is now available! Download the pdf here. To order the hard copy brochure, email your name and address to lincoln_ed@nthp.org.
Download the timeline event cards here.
Programs for All Grade Levels
On campus programs are available for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade and include a specialized tour of the Cottage and an interactive program component, which meet state and national standards of learning. Additionally, the site offers off campus programs that can be used in the classroom or computer lab for grades 6-12.
Programs for Educators
President Lincoln's Cottage offers on campus workshops for educators and frequently collaborates with other historic sites and museums to offer additional workshop and training opportunities.
If you have questions about education programs at President Lincoln's Cottage, please contact the Education Department at 202-829-0436 x 31232 or lincoln_ed@nthp.org.
