Thanks to my excellent Sources, I’ve learned that President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home in Washington opens to the public for tours on Tuesday, February 19th.
In 2000, this 34-room Gothic Revival cottage was designated a National Monument. Under the guidance of Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, more than $15 million was raised to renovate the house and turn a nearby building into a visitors’ center.
The cottage was built by businessman George W. Riggs, who sold it in 1851 along with more than 250 acres to the United States government.
It became part of a federal home for retired and disabled veterans, but in 1857, also offered a quiet retreat for presidents.
For more information, check out this great article from the New York Times. Where Lincoln Sought Refuge
Also, if you’ve ever wondered what Lexington, Kentucky looked like in 1847 (Mary’s birthplace, after all) read this article from the Lexington Herald-Leader, forwarded to me from another truly reliable Source. Lexington As Abe Saw It
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This is great blog, C. :) I, of course, cannot find the NPR story I mentioned. I did come across a story a/b Lincoln's letters: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/
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