President Lincoln's Cottage: Hidden in the Heart of D.C. | DomoNaut

In this episode of DomoNaut, I sit down with the Executive Director, Preservation Manager and Assiciate Historian at President Lincoln's Cottage for a heartfelt and multifaceted account of President Lincoln and the people closest to him in Washington, DC. Located at the Soldier's Home in the Fort Totten neighborhood of Washington DC, the cottage in which the Lincolns spent their 3 summers during the presidential term is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city. The conversation spans historical accounts of Mary & Tad Lincoln, William Slade, Walt Whitman, among others, and of course Lincoln himself and his time writing the Emancipation Proclamation "in this very spot". We dive into architectural details, daily routines, the Civil War. 0:00 Intro 0:17 Architecture & original history 1:45 Beginnings of Lincoln 2:54 What happened in 1862 3:28 The Cottage 5:07 Soldier's Home history 8:20 Tad Lincoln 9:38 Mary Lincoln 11:38 William Slade 13:22 Emancipation Proclamation 16:51 Soldier's National cemetary 19:20 Interior restoration details 23:03 Walt Whitman description 24:32 Museum mission & programs 26:55 Credits Some notes and errata: • Typhoid is found in water and so not an airborne illness. • The Cottage gave Lincoln the space and time he needed to develop the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the people enslaved in Confederate states were free. It also allowed Black men to serve in the Union Army. It was a carefully wrought solution that stayed inside the bounds of Lincoln's Constitutional powers as president. • The 150th Pennsylvania Volunteers were stationed at the Soldiers Home, but did not escort the President to the White House. The 11th New York Cavalry, and later the Union Light Guard from Ohio, also known as the Black Horse Cavalry, guarded Lincoln on his commute. Additionally, the construction of the Capitol dome was not fully completed until 1865, when the scaffolding was symbolically removed. DomoNaut is a channel dedicated to documenting architectural history through house and museum tours. Explore the rich stories behind historic towns and houses, from Federal mansions to mid-century modern masterpieces, and dive into detailed architectural walkthroughs of historic properties. Whether you're passionate about house restoration, architectural details, or simply love exploring old homes, DomoNaut takes you on a cinematic journey through the fascinating world of architectural preservation. Subscribe for insightful home history tours and behind-the-scenes looks at American architectural heritage. #historical #historicalplaces #lincolnscottage #gothicrevivalarchitecture #gothicrevival #historicalfacts #historicalplaces #architecturelovers #architecture #historicalarchitecture #1800s #1800dc #1860s #dchistory #historicdc #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #civilwar #civilwarhistory #africanamerican #presidentlincoln #marylincoln #famousarchitects #abrahamlincoln #historichouse #placesindc #homesinhistory #homesindc #washingtondc #washingtondchistory #washingtonpresident #usa #uspresident #historyofwashington #lincoln