01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
The Public Vaults exhibition of the National Archives Experience features a Lincoln telegram and an interactive exhibit about the Booth conspiracy. On display indefinitely. Metro: Archives/ Navy Memorial
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
Tours of President Lincoln’s Cottage explore Lincoln’s country home and work place where he spent a quarter of his presidency. “Historical voices” and images illuminate the compelling stories of Lincoln as a father, husband and commander-in-chief. The words of Lincoln’s contemporaries bring the struggle of wartime decisions to life. Daily 10am - 4pm (Mon-Sat.) & 12pm - 4pm (Sun.) Metrorail: Georgia Ave-Petworth, Metrobus: H8, 60
President Lincoln’s Cottage
Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Road, NW
Washington, DC
202-829-0436
http://www.lincolncottage.org
01/01/2009 - 06/30/2009
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
An exhibition comprised of framed photographs and text associated with a historic celebration held in memory of Abraham Lincoln on the Presidential Grounds July 4, 1865. The celebration was the first national event held by African Americans in the United States. In addition, photographs and literature will be exhibited featuring Abraham Lincoln (illustrating an aspect of his life and legacy) and members of the organization responsible for the event - The National Lincoln Monument Association Metro: L’Enfant Plaza Station
The Crusor Family Historical Research Corporation (CFHRC)
905 Sixth Street, SW #207B
Washington, DC
202-479-2732
01/17/2009
12:00 PM
Director D. W. Griffith presents a biography of Abraham Lincoln through vignettes about his life, including his birth, early jobs, courtship of Mary Todd, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, his Presidency, and the Civil War. 1930, 96 minutes. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
01/22/2009
12:00 PM
Author John Stauffer discusses the parallel lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln with a strong emphasis on how these men made themselves, and how in many ways they defined each other. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
01/28/2009
7:00 PM
Orchestral musicians from around the DC Metropolitan area come together under the baton of Maestro A. Scott Wood to perform inspiring American musical works in honor of these two great men. In the Great Hall of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. Admission is free. For more information, call (202) 727-1285 Metrorail: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metrobus: 42, 80, P6, X2
DC Public Library - Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-727-0321
http://www.dclibrary.org
02/04/2009
7:00 PM
Choirs from DC public charter and independent schools join for a concert of music inspired by Lincoln: Songs of the Civil War and songs of freedom, with readings of Lincoln’s words. Metrorail: Tenleytown-AU, Metrobus: 31, 32, 36, 37, 96, X3
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
202-537-6200
http://www.nationalcathedral.org
02/07/2009
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Author Tom Wheeler speaks about his book Mr. Lincoln’s T-Mails: The Untold Story of How Abraham Lincoln Used the Telegraph to Win the Civil War. The first leader in history to possess such a powerful tool, Lincoln taught himself to use electronic communication to win the first modern war. While adults enjoy the author talk, kids 7-13 enjoy story time featuring Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers, the story of how eleven-year-old Grace Bedell influenced Lincoln’s presidential campaign through the power of correspondence. Write your own letter to the president, design a presidential stamp, and enjoy other fun Abe activities. Metrorail: Union Station, Metrobus: 96, D1, D3, D4, D8
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
202-633-5500
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu
02/09/2009
12:00 PM
Abraham Lincoln is the only president to hold a patent. Author Jason Emerson discusses Lincoln’s invention of “a device to buoy vessels over shoals” while detailing and examining the mostly unknown aspect of Lincoln’s life, and how his penchant for inventions and inventiveness helped to shape his political beliefs. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Smithsonian, Metrobus: A11, X1
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
02/12/2009 - 02/16/2009
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
The original Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Lincoln will be on display in the East Rotunda Gallery of the National Archives Building in observance of the bicentennial of his birth. For five days only, from February 12 - 16, 2009 Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
02/13/2009 - 05/31/2009
This new, original exhibition created by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores Jewish life in the Washington area during the Civil War. The exhibition will look at the ways in which local Jews interacted with President Lincoln and the myriad of ways they contributed to the war effort. JHSGW has created specialized lesson plans for teachers and will offer guided tours for students and adults. Dr. Melvin Urofsky, author of numerous history books detailing 19th century history, will speak at the exhibition Metrorail: Tenleytown-AU, Metrobus: N3, N4, N6, N8
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
3539 Macomb Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-789-0900
http://www.jhsgw.org
02/13/2009
This new, original exhibition created by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores Jewish life in the Washington area during the Civil War. The exhibition will look at the ways in which local Jews interacted with President Lincoln and the myriad of ways they contributed to the war effort. JHSGW has created specialized lesson plans for teachers and will offer guided tours for students and adults. Dr. Melvin Urofsky, author of numerous history books detailing 19th century history, will speak at the exhibition 32 Bus NW Wisconsin Ave & NW Macomb Street stop
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
3539 Macomb Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 789-0900
http://www.jhsgw.org
02/14/2009
12:00 PM
Young Mr. Lincoln is a fictionalized biography about the early life of President Abraham Lincoln beginning with his life in New Salem, moving to Springfield to establish a law practice and his introduction to his future wife, Mary Todd. Stars Henry Fonda. Directed by John Ford. 1939, 100 minutes. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
02/15/2009 - 03/08/2009
4:00 PM
February 15, 2009 and March 8, 2009 Located only blocks from the White House and the War Dept., the Church of the Epiphany was a place of healing during the Civil War. This dramatic presentation recalls Lincoln’s attendance at the funeral of the first Union general killed in battle; the use of the church as a hospital for wounded troops; and the circle of Epiphany people of faith who surrounded Lincoln during his presidential years. Free parking with validation at PMI Garage next door. Metrorail: Metro Center, 13th & G St. exit.
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
02/21/2009
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sailors in the Civil War Navy often began their careers at sea when they were 12 - 15 years old as Midshipmen. Join us for an afternoon of hands-on Civil War family activities at the US Navy Museum. Participating children will start out as Midshipmen and rise to the rank of an Ensign after completing two activities and taking a Civil War trivia challenge. Metrorail: Navy Yard, Eastern Market, Metrobus: 90, 92, 93, A42
National Museum of the United States Navy
736 Sicard Street, SE, Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC
202-433-6897
http://www.history.navy.mil
03/02/2009 - 03/06/2009
Celebrate Woman’s History Month with this one-act family friendly play dramatizes the pivotal moments in the life of American Red Cross founder, Clara Barton. Get a glimpse of the personal stories of her life; how she transformed herself from a shy girl of ten, teased by classmates, into a brave woman caring for fallen soldiers during the battles of the Civil War and her interactions with President Lincoln. The interactive performance includes amazing video images of Clara Barton, including a letter from President Lincoln. See the show at Adventure Theatre and get a free tour of Clara’s House in Glen Echo Park led by a U.S. Park Ranger. Or bring the show to your school, Library or community center. On March 28th, see the show and then take part in a Blood Drive hosted by the American Red Cross, then go to an Open House at the Clara Barton National Historic Site, with free cider and Junior Park Activity Books. Adventure Theatre March 2-6 (Free tour of Clara Barton National Historic Site) and March 28 (Blood Drive/ Clara Barton National Historic Site Open House) /On Tour March 9-27, 2009 Metrorail: Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Metrobus: Ride-On 29, 32
Adventure Theatre
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo
301-634-2270
http://www.adventuretheatre.org
03/04/2009
12:00 PM
After his loss to Stephen Douglas in the 1858 Senatorial campaign, Abraham Lincoln was taking stock in his life. Author Gary Ecelarger takes us on a journey with Abraham Lincoln from the last weeks of 1858 until the end of May in 1860, on the road to his unlikely Republican presidential nomination. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
03/06/2009 - 03/08/2009
Eliot Landau’s award-winning philatelic exhibition Lincoln, Slavery, and the Civil War will be on display at the Postal Museum March 6-8, 2009. The exhibit will be accompanyed by a lecture by Landau and a reception to celebrate the exhibition. Landau’s exhibition combines philately, ephemera, and artifacts in an engaging exploration of Lincoln’s presidency, the Civil War, and Black History. Lecture: Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., Exhibition: March 6-8 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Metrorail: Union Station, Metrobus: 96, D1, D3, D4, D8
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
202-633-5500
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu
03/13/2009 - 01/03/2010
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
To celebrate a big anniversary - our 75th - the National Archives presents an exhibition featuring big records, big events, and big ideas. BIG - Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives opens on March 13, 2009, in the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery, and will remain on display through January 3, 2010. “BIG” features John Russel Pope’s competition proposal for a monument to Lincoln, and a photo of Lincoln at Gettysburg the day he delivered the Gettysburg Address. The photo is included with a map of Gettysburg that measures roughly 13′ x 13′. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
03/14/2009
12:00 PM
A few hours after President Lincoln has been assassinated, Dr. Samuel Mudd gives medical treatment to a wounded man who shows up at his door, not knowing the man is John Wilkes Booth. When the army posse searching for Booth find evidence that Booth had been to the doctor’s house, he is arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the dry Tortugas. Stars Warner Baxter. Directed by John Ford. 1936, 96 minutes. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
04/08/2009
12:00 PM
Author Bryan S. Bush discusses the story of the close friendship that Abraham Lincoln had with Joshua and James Speed. Both men were dedicated to the Union, followed different paths, and help secure Kentucky for the Union. The story of this friendship also reveeals information about the struggle between Union loyalists and Confederate sympathizers, as well as the struggle for abolition and emancipation. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
04/16/2009
7:00 PM
Author discussion with Harold Holzer and Edward Steers, Jr. on their book The Lincoln Conspirators: Their Confinement and Execution as recored in the Letterbook of John Frederick Hartranft. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
04/25/2009
12:00 PM
Shirley Temple stars as the daughter of a rebel officer who sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his family and is arrested. A Yankee takes pity and sets up an escape, but everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Shirley takes matters into her own hands and begs President Lincoln to intercede. Film presented in the William C. McGowan Theater. 1935, 70 minutes. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
05/16/2009
12:00 PM
This film covers the period from Lincoln’s early years as a Kentucky woodsman until his election to the presidency in 1860. Included are his first love, his marriage, the Illinois law practice, and his debates with Stephen Douglas. Stars Raymond Massey. Directed by John Cromwell. 1940, 110 minutes. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
06/07/2009
8:00 PM
This new, original exhibition created by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores Jewish life in the Washington area during the Civil War. The exhibition will look at the ways in which local Jews interacted with President Lincoln and the myriad of ways they contributed to the war effort. Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer will give a presentation as part of the opening program. Metro: Judiciary Square Metro
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
701 4th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC
202-789-0900
http://www.jhsgw.org
06/20/2009
12:00 PM
Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates is back and looking for the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He finds John Wilkes Booth’s diary and is determined to uncover the mystery within its 18 missing pages. Film presented in the William C. McGowan Theater. 2007, 118 minutes. Metrorail: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn, Metrobus: 13A, 13G, X1, 13B, 13F
National Archives Experience
Constitution Avenue, NW - Between 7th & 9th Streets
Washington, DC
202-357-5000
http://www.archives.gov/nae
07/11/2009
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
This postmaster turned president saw big changes in stamps and mail during his lifetime. Communication innovations connected the country as the Civil War tore it apart. Discover how the Civil War challenged the postal system in a variety of hands-on family activities. Take a ride on the Pony Express, sort mail in a Railway Post Office train car, explore stamps commemorating Lincoln, and learn about Confederate postage stamps. Metrorail: Union Station, Metrobus: 96, D1, D3, D4, D8
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
202-633-5500
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu
09/11/2009
This new, original exhibition created by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores Jewish life in the Washington area during the Civil War. The exhibition will look at the ways in which local Jews interacted with President Lincoln and the myriad ways they contributed to the war effort. Metro: Dash Bus 2 Seminary Rd & Ft. Williams Pkwy stop
Beth El Hebrew Congregation
3830 Seminary Road
Alexandria
202-789-0900
http://www.jhsgw.org
