Homecoming at President Lincoln's Cottage 2021

140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest,Washington DC 20011

18 September, 2021

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Join us for a full day of racing and family fun at President Lincoln's Cottage! 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 18, 2021! Schedule for the Day7:30 AM - Freedom 5K registration opens 9 AM-  The day kicks off with our annual Freedom 5K race. Race registration is separate - register to run or walk the Freedom 5K here. 10 AM - Tot Dash: 100-foot Tot Dash for FREE following the 5K race. Register below. 10 AM - 3 PM: Homecoming continues with Family Day activities, FREE for all: Arts and Crafts: Make a leadership tapestry, compete in our garden bingo, and create your own top hat!Social Studies: Nurture social and emotional skills through interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and reflection in our engaging Social Studies programming for young learners. Pony Rides: It's no secret Tad Lincoln loved keeping pets on the grounds. Don't let this chance slip by to ride a pony on Lincoln's front lawn.Picnic on the Grounds: Pack your own picnic and enjoy lunch at the picnic tables or on the spacious South Lawn, and add a treat from Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets!Tour the Cottage: Take a guided tour of the Lincoln family's seasonal retreat. Regular ticket prices apply; visit our tickets page to purchase in advance. The first tour begins at 11 AM; last tour at 3 PM. If you would like to take a tour of the Cottage, we strongly recommend purchasing Cottage Tour tickets in advance. Regular ticket prices apply. Your Homecoming registration does not include a Cottage Tour ticket. Safety & General InformationFamily Day activities, sponsored by President Lincoln’s Cottage, are FREE unless otherwise noted, and are open to the public. Event program and schedule subject to change. Outside The entire program will take place outside on the grounds of President Lincoln's Cottage. When possible staff and visitors will maintain 6-feet of social distancing to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. Mask Policy Visitors three years and older are required to wear face masks on the grounds, including outside and inside buildings. Security at the gate will ask to see your masks before allowing you to enter the grounds. Armed Forces Retirement Home President Lincoln’s Cottage is on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Security for the Armed Forces Retirement Home requires visitors to show valid identification at the security gate in order to enter the property.  Please be prepared to show your ID. Exploring beyond the boundaries of President Lincoln's Cottage is not permitted and results in trespassing on federal property. Pets are not allowed on the grounds. Agreement Please note that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Choosing to visit President Lincoln’s Cottage, you voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19 exposure. By completing this transaction, you agree to wear a mask at all times, maintain social distancing, and observe all posted guidelines. More information and details about our safety guidelines are available on our website. All events are considered public events for the purpose of photography and video. Contact Contact President Lincoln’s Cottage with any questions at 202-829-0436 or [email protected]. President Lincoln’s Cottage is an historic site and museum located in the Petworth neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. President Lincoln’s Cottage first opened to the public in February 2008. It is the only place the public can experience the history of Abraham Lincoln’s public and private life where he lived and worked for over a quarter of his presidency. While in residence at the Cottage, Lincoln visited with wounded soldiers, spent time with self-emancipated men, women and children, and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. The human cost of the Civil War surrounded him, undoubtedly impacted his thinking, and strengthened his resolve to challenge the status quo. Through innovative guided tours, exhibits and programs, we use Lincoln’s example to inspire visitors to take their own path to greatness, and preserve this place as an authentic, tangible connection to the past and a beacon of hope for all who take up Lincoln’s unfinished work.