Name: In Lincoln’s Footsteps: A Journey Through Washington, DC (6hrs)
Start: 2026-02-21
End: 2026-02-21
Location: Washington, DC, USA

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10:00am Start timeDepart from the Willard Intercontinental Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NWStop and tour Lincoln's Cottage where President Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation and found refuge from the pressures of war. Explore the surroundings and hear stories of his time spent there planning the nation’s future.Pass by Howard University. As you return downtown, Tony will highlight Howard University, which during the Civil War era served as a Freedmen’s encampment. Imagine the anxiety among newly freed individuals as Confederate forces advanced toward the capital—and the hope and reassurance that came from seeing President Lincoln near their camp.African American Civil War Monument.  Pass by this powerful tribute to the United States Colored Troops. Across the street, the exterior statue of Lincoln at the African American Civil War Museum offers a moment to reflect on the president’s relationship with African American soldiers and the cause of freedom.The White House and Lafayette Park. Arrive at the White House for a stop at Lafayette Park. Here, Tony will recount the story of Lincoln’s last public speech, delivered from the White House window just days before his assassination—an address that offered a vision for Reconstruction.Ford's Theater. Visit the place where the tragedy unfolded on April 14, 1865. Learn about Lincoln’s final hours and the historical context surrounding the events of that night.Baptist Alley and Peterson House. Continue to Baptist Alley, part of the escape route used by John Wilkes Booth. Then see the Petersen House, where Lincoln was carried after the shooting and where he passed away the next morning.National Portrait Gallery. Conclude your journey at the National Portrait Gallery. Here you will see Lincoln’s final life portrait—an image that captures the weight of his years in office, taken just weeks before his death.About mid tour, Tony will recommend somewhere for you to grab a bite to eat.

Washington, DC, USA

In Lincoln’s Footsteps: A Journey Through Washington, DC (6hrs)

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In Lincoln’s Footsteps: A Journey Through Washington, DC (6hrs) in Washington, DC, USA

10:00am Start timeDepart from the Willard Intercontinental Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NWStop and tour Lincoln's Cottage where President Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation and found refuge from the pressures of war. Explore the surroundings and hear stories of his time spent there planning the nation’s future.Pass by Howard University. As you return downtown, Tony will highlight Howard University, which during the Civil War era served as a Freedmen’s encampment. Imagine the anxiety among newly freed individuals as Confederate forces advanced toward the capital—and the hope and reassurance that came from seeing President Lincoln near their camp.African American Civil War Monument. Pass by this powerful tribute to the United States Colored Troops. Across the street, the exterior statue of Lincoln at the African American Civil War Museum offers a moment to reflect on the president’s relationship with African American soldiers and the cause of freedom.The White House and Lafayette Park. Arrive at the White House for a stop at Lafayette Park. Here, Tony will recount the story of Lincoln’s last public speech, delivered from the White House window just days before his assassination—an address that offered a vision for Reconstruction.Ford's Theater. Visit the place where the tragedy unfolded on April 14, 1865. Learn about Lincoln’s final hours and the historical context surrounding the events of that night.Baptist Alley and Peterson House. Continue to Baptist Alley, part of the escape route used by John Wilkes Booth. Then see the Petersen House, where Lincoln was carried after the shooting and where he passed away the next morning.National Portrait Gallery. Conclude your journey at the National Portrait Gallery. Here you will see Lincoln’s final life portrait—an image that captures the weight of his years in office, taken just weeks before his death.About mid tour, Tony will recommend somewhere for you to grab a bite to eat.

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Step back into 1865 and walk the final paths of Abraham Lincoln’s life, guided by powerful stories of courage, loss, and legacy. Beginning at the historic Willard Hotel, your driver and expert guide, Tony, will lead you through locations deeply connected to Lincoln’s presidency, the Civil War, and the lives of the newly freed.From the quiet refuge of Lincoln’s Cottage to the vibrant grounds of Howard University—once a Freedmen’s encampment—you’ll explore the city as it was during its most uncertain hours. You’ll pass monuments honoring African American soldiers, see compelling memorials to Lincoln’s leadership, stand in the places where he delivered his last public address, and follow the somber trail from Ford’s Theatre to the Petersen House.This tour concludes with a profound visit to the National Portrait Gallery, home to the last photograph ever taken of President Lincoln. It is an unforgettable journey through the moments that defined his legacy and shaped a nation.

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In Lincoln’s Footsteps

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In Lincoln’s Footsteps: A Journey Through Washington, DC (6hrs)

In Lincoln’s Footsteps: A Journey Through Washington, DC (6hrs)

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