President Lincoln's Cottage

President Lincoln's Cottage is a historic monument on the Soldiers' Home grounds, often shortened to President Lincoln's Cottage. It is located about two miles from Washington, D.C. Today it is one of the major attractions in central Maryland. President Lincoln once called it his "lawn house." It later became known as Anderson Cottage after President Lincoln visited it.

President Lincoln had a great interest in the Civil War, and he wanted to visit his old home to see what had happened while he was living there. In 18peltson was the first Civil War president. His wife was pregnant with him when he took office, and he needed a place to stay while she gave birth to their son. The Union soldiers came to him and asked that he build them a white house, so they could sleep comfortably at night. He agreed, and in exchange for the soldiers' hospitality, he constructed the cottage near the Potomac. This was the beginning of what we know today as President Lincoln's Cottage.

A group of Civil War veterans formed a coop to make repairs to the Soldiers' Home in preparation for the reconstruction of Washington, D.C. In 1866 the United States Congress gave President Lincoln permission to build a monument in honor of the Civil War dead in the Soldiers' Home. The Soldiers' Home Historic Site was designed by General George S. Patton. It includes several buildings including the Old House, Soldiers' House, State House, Court House, White House, General Sherman's House, and the Presidential Home. There are many tours of this beautiful area available, and a number of guided tours, including the "Lincoln Camping Site," are offered by the U.S. Military Services Administration.

President Lincoln spent his life devoted to restoring the fortunes of the nation. After his death, he left behind some very significant items, among which were his personal plantation along with his personal memorabilia. These things now form the United States Holocaust Museum, the only one of its kind in the entire country. Other items in the museum include a Civil War artifacts casket, Civil War cannon, and iron cannon, a reproduction of a Lincoln dinner plate, and a bust of Lincoln.

The historic and spiritual home of President Lincoln is an exciting place to visit, and visitors can enjoy much of it during the Historic Renwick Gallery tour. The tour leads visitors through a garden filled with natural vegetation, woodlands, hills, and streams. This gallery features works of art ranging from the historic cornerstone of the cottage to period furniture.

Another highlight of the tour is a trip to Tudor Place, one of the most famous houses in Washington D.C. Visitors can see the private quarters belonging to Lincoln while touring the National Mall. The Tudor Place house features two floors, one of which contains the private bedroom belonging to Lincoln. The other floor houses the Wilderness Society gallery, the only one in the entire country devoted to photography.

Other highlights include trips to several important landmarks including the Presidential Library and the White House. The former is home to a rare book collection that was created by Lincoln himself. The latter features one of the largest collections of paintings by some of the world's leading artists. There are also many attractions that are off-limits to the general public, including the President's cottage and the Wilderness Society Gallery. The museum provides access to a number of artifacts pertaining to the Civil War. For those who would like to see the President in action, the Smithsonian has a number of civil war excursions available.

While there are several historical museums in D.C. and the national park service, this particular cottage does not fall into any of those categories. The cottage is located in the Washington Parish and is owned by a cooperative agreement between the owners (including Robert T. Henry) and the National Park Service. Although the location and subject matter are significant, the preservation of the property and the relationship between the government and the landowners are what make this an interesting site to visit.