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Designated a National Monument by President Clinton in 2000, President Lincoln’s Cottage served as Lincoln’s family residence for a quarter of his presidency and is the most significant historic site directly associated with Lincoln’s presidency aside from the White House. President Lincoln’s Cottage is located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in northwest Washington, D.C. and has been restored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, non-profit organization.

In addition to President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center adjacent to the Cottage, features related exhibits and media presentations. The restoration of President Lincoln’s Cottage and the establishment of the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center took seven years and cost over $15 million.

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Lincoln, the person While many places focus on the accomplisments of Lincoln, Lincoln's Cottage gives you insight to Lincoln as a father, husband, and person struggling with major decisions of a country at war. You must get a tour to go into the cottage. The tour has video/audio in the rooms where Lincoln met people/discussed topics. Our guide was wonderful and kept all four kids engaged, which is not easy to do. To see pictures of our trip: http://public.fotki.com/bmoryan/2009-pictures/summer-activities/lincolns... We learned about the joys/sadness Lincoln faced as a family man, outside of the stress of leading a country torn by civil war. by bmoryan on Sat, 08/08/2009 - 22:38