News From President Lincoln's Cottage

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Join us for a recitation of Lincoln's most enduring words - the Gettysburg Address

November 19, 2013

You are invited to participate in a day of reflection at President Lincoln's Cottage, a place that framed Lincoln's development of one of the most famous speeches in American history, the Gettysburg Address.

On November 19th, 2013, groups and individuals will join together on the Cottage veranda to recite the Gettysburg Address each hour starting at 10:45am and ending at 2:45pm. Memorization is not required - cards with the speech printed on it will be provided.

Pre-registration is required for this event
For more information on participation, times, and location, visit http://www.lincolncottage.org/GettysburgAddress150

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Discover Congressman Lincoln at the next Cottage Conversation

Chris DeRose, legislative historian and author of "Congressman Lincoln: The Making of America's Greatest President," will share insights on Lincoln's little-known congressional years.

Date: Thursday November 21st, 2013
Time: Reception - 6:00pm, lecture - 6:30pm, book signing to follow lecture
Location: President Lincoln's Cottage, Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Rd NW
Reception: $10 / Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center
Lecture: $10 / President Lincoln's Cottage
Admission for Cottage Members at $250 level or above: Free

Reservations requested. To purchase tickets and RSVP for Cottage Conversations, email call 202-829-0436 x31232 or email SMiraminy@savingplaces.org.