Juneteenth at President Lincoln's Cottage

In the summer of 1862, Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation at the Cottage at the Soldiers' Home. The following January, it took effect. It took two and a half years before word of emancipation reached enslaved people in Texas.

President Lincoln's Cottage is offering several ways for your family to commemorate Juneteenth.

Free take-home activities for kids - From June 18 to June 22 visitors can pick up a free take-home activity for kids that helps them conceptualize just how long two and a half years is.

Family Tour of President Lincoln's Cottage - While all of our tours are family-friendly, this one will give special focus to younger audiences.

Q&Abe Podcast: How fast did emancipation happen? - For this episode, we’re talking about a question we got from a British couple curious about the aftermath of the Emancipation Proclamation. Along the way we wander through several alternate timelines, the experience of Black soldiers, and the contemporary work of the National Guard. Listen here.

Signature Tours - President Lincoln's Cottage offers daily guided tours. Get tickets here.