From Scott Ackerman, Historic Interpreter, President Lincoln’s Cottage
- President Lincoln’s Cottage: Lincoln’s home during the summers of 1862, 1863, and 1864 and the location where he drafted parts of the Emancipation Proclamation.
- Frederick Douglass House: Cedar Hill, home to the famous abolitionist from 1877-1895, houses some of Douglass’ most valued personal effects, including his library and writing desk.
- Tudor Place: built by the granddaughter of Martha Washington, Tudor Place provides a lens into generations of Washington social life, but also provides a lens on slavery in the DC area through the stories of the servants who worked on the estate.
- Ford’s Theatre: Where Lincoln was assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth on April 14th, 1865. Lincoln died across the street at the Peterson House early the next morning.
- Oak Hill Cemetery: Established by an Act of Congress in 1849 and founded by Washington banker W.W. Corcoran, the cemetery houses many 19th U.S. dignitaries. President Lincoln’s son Willie was temporarily interred there from 1862-1865.
- African American Civil War Memorial and Museum: The memorial and museum are dedicated to the approximately 200,000 African Americans who served in the Union forces during the Civil War.
- National Archives: Check out the temporary exhibition detailing the Civil War Era, its causes, consequences, and legacy, or browse the permanent collection for soldiers’ records and memorabilia.
- Ben’s Chili Bowl: Historic eatery that also serves as a microcosm of the African American experience in the United States during the second half of the 20th century.
- Lincoln Memorial: Dedicated in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was also the location of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
- Howard University: Founded in 1866, Howard University was named for Oliver Otis Howard, a former Union general and abolitionist, who was also a commissioner in the Freedman’s Bureau.
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