Mary Lincoln Extra Credit Questions

[Anita]

Yes Gene, it's the Mansion House in Long Branch, NJ. Mary stayed there from Aug. 16-23, 1861. Willie and Tad were with her along with Hannah Shearer and Elizabeth Grimsley. Robert Lincoln and Hay stayed in an attached cottage. There's a historic marker http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=46931

Long Branch has quite a Presidential history. "Long Branch hosted presidents before and after Garfield, including Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson. There is a “Church of the Presidents” in Long Branch, where all seven worshipped, and “Seven Presidents Beach” is named in honor of their visits." https://garfieldnps.wordpress.com/2012/0...-garfield/

Gene, your prize is a hot dog of your choice at the Windmill or Max's in Long Branch. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/33501