President Lincoln's Cottage
Birthplace of the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln lived here for a quarter of his presidency, escaping the White House summer heat. Intimate tours reveal a personal side of the president.
Practical Information
Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026Entrance Fee
Adult
15 USD
Child
10 USD
Student
12 USD
Adults $15, seniors $12, students $10
Best Time to Visit
Book tickets in advance at lincolncottage.org. Closed Tuesdays. Take Green Line Metro to Georgia Ave-Petworth, then 10-minute walk. Free for SNAP benefit holders.
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Wheelchair access
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restrooms
gift shop
guided tours
information
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Working Hours
Verified: Jan 17, 2026Monday09:30 — 16:30
Wednesday09:30 — 16:30
Thursday09:30 — 16:30
Friday09:30 — 16:30
Saturday09:30 — 16:30
Sunday10:30 — 16:30
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faq.subtitle President Lincoln's Cottage
He escaped the summer heat and Civil War stress. He spent June-November 1862-1864 here, commuting daily to the White House. The cooler hilltop location provided refuge for his family.
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Average temperature by month
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