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Programs and Events at President Lincoln’s Cottage

September 1, 2019 by The District Leave a Comment

President Lincoln's Cottage

Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC

Cottage Conversation
All the Powers of Earth: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. III, 1856-1860
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Join us as Sidney Blumenthal and Representative Jamie Raskin discuss Blumenthal’s new book, All the Powers of Earth: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. III, 1856-1860.

Cottage Conversations offer relaxing evenings to socialize and learn something new about our 16th president from authors, collectors, and artists. The program begins with a cocktail reception, is followed by the conversation, and concludes with a book signing.

Reception:
6:00 pm, Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center

Conversation:
6:30 pm, President Lincoln’s Cottage

Admission:
$10 for the lecture and $10 for the reception.
Free for Cottage members at the $250 level or above. If you’re a Cottage member at the $250 level or above, email Joan Cummins to reserve your ticket: JCummins@lincolncottage.org

More information…

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Homecoming
Saturday September 21, 2019
During the Civil War, the Lincoln family called the Cottage home. This year we welcome everyone back “home” to join us for a full day of racing and family fun activities at Homecoming on Saturday, September 21, 2019!

Location:
President Lincoln’s Cottage

Entrance:
140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington DC 20011

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Two Faces Comedy Series
Tuesday, September 24th, 2019
Monday, October 21st, 2019
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
All shows begin at 7:30pm.
Back by popular demand, and drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln’s legendary humor and self-deprecation, President Lincoln’s Cottage and The DC Improv are again partnering to present Two Faces Comedy, the first comedy series to transform Lincoln’s living room into a comedy den.

This will be a series of three comedy nights: Tuesday, September 24th, Monday, October 21st, & Wednesday, November 13th. Stay tuned for details.

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Cottage Conversation
Doug Waller, author of Lincoln’s Spies: Their Secret War to Save a Nation

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Join us as Doug Waller discusses his new book, Lincoln’s Spies: Their Secret War to Save a Nation, which is a story of espionage, sabotage, and intrigue—and of a shrewd president who valued what his operatives uncovered.

Reception:
6:00 pm, Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center

Conversation:
6:30 pm, President Lincoln’s Cottage

Admission:
$10 for the lecture and $10 for the reception.
Free for Cottage members at the $250 level or above. If you’re a Cottage member at the $250 level or above, email Joan Cummins to reserve your ticket: JCummins@lincolncottage.org

More information…


For more information on President Lincoln’s Cottage, visit www.lincolncottage.org.

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