Park View, D.C.

I know many people are already beginning to think about the long Labor Day weekend, so here is something to look forward to when you get back!

From the Lincoln’s Cottage folks:

On Saturday, September 16^th President Lincoln’s Cottage is hosting its fourth annual Freedom 5K at the Cottage. For one day only the grounds of the Old Soldiers’ home are open to the public to walk, jog, and run. It’s 250 acres of pastoral scenery, past fields, ponds, and old historic homes.

Here’s more information on the race: https://potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/59417db6-93f4-4ad0-92cc-421c5206f5f9

This year we’re combining our two fall events, the Freedom 5K and family day, into one full day called Homecoming. The Freedom 5K kicks off Homecoming (9am) and from 10am-3pm the grounds of President Lincoln’s Cottage welcomes families to enjoy a day full of FREE activities! The activities include:

• Explore a Civil War Encampment: View the 150th Pennsylvania Volunteers, better known as the Bucktails, who served as Lincoln’s personal guards.
• Pony Rides: It’s no secret Tad Lincoln loved keeping pets on the grounds. Ride a pony around Lincoln’s front lawn.
• Arts and Crafts: Make cards for veterans, your family tree and create your own Lincoln top hat!
• Picnic on the Grounds: Enjoy delicious food from our on-site vendors, or pack your own picnic and enjoy lunch at the picnic tables or on the ample South Lawn.
• Story hour, music & more!
• Tour the Cottage: Take a guided tour of the Lincoln family’s seasonal retreat.

For more information: http://www.lincolncottage.org/homecoming/

For questions, email: info(at)lincolncottage.org

For 5K specific questions, email: freedom5K(at)lincolncottage.org

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