Comedy at Lincoln's Cottage
Comedy at Lincoln's Cottage
Enjoy a comedy show at one of DC's coolest historic homes! Since 2016, President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv have collaborated on The Two Faces comedy series, bringing live entertainment to Abraham Lincoln's favorite retreat. Each year the series features three comedy shows, each with a theme that ties back to either the Lincolns or the way they used the cottage.
President Lincoln’s Cottage (official website) is an historic site and museum located in the Petworth neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. President Lincoln’s Cottage first opened to the public in February 2008. It is the only place the public can experience the history of Abraham Lincoln’s public and private life where he lived and worked for over a quarter of his presidency. While in residence at the Cottage, Lincoln visited with wounded soldiers, spent time with self-emancipated men, women and children, and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. The human cost of the Civil War surrounded him, undoubtedly impacted his thinking, and strengthened his resolve to challenge the status quo. Through innovative guided tours, exhibits and programs, we use Lincoln’s example to inspire visitors to take their own path to greatness, and preserve this place as an authentic, tangible connection to the past and a beacon of hope for all who take up Lincoln’s unfinished work.
These events are at President Lincoln's Cottage, which sells all the tickets and sets venue policies.
Enjoy a comedy show at one of DC's coolest historic homes! Since 2016, President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv have collaborated on The Two Faces comedy series, bringing live entertainment to Abraham Lincoln's favorite retreat. Each year the series features three comedy shows, each with a theme that ties back to either the Lincolns or the way they used the cottage.
This year's series features the following shows:
- September 25: Insomnia. Abe Lincoln often had trouble sleeping, and so do all the performers in this showcase lineup.
- October 16: Small Town Roots. Much like Abe, the performers on this show started out in small town settings before making their way to the big city.
- November 13: Stages of Life. The Lincoln family, and Mary Todd in particular, went through some life transitions during their cottage years. These comics will talk about transitions in their own life.
President Lincoln’s Cottage is an historic site and museum located in the Petworth neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. President Lincoln’s Cottage first opened to the public in February 2008. It is the only place the public can experience the history of Abraham Lincoln’s public and private life where he lived and worked for over a quarter of his presidency. While in residence at the Cottage, Lincoln visited with wounded soldiers, spent time with self-emancipated men, women and children, and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. The human cost of the Civil War surrounded him, undoubtedly impacted his thinking, and strengthened his resolve to challenge the status quo. Through innovative guided tours, exhibits and programs, we use Lincoln’s example to inspire visitors to take their own path to greatness, and preserve this place as an authentic, tangible connection to the past and a beacon of hope for all who take up Lincoln’s unfinished work.
Enjoy a comedy show at one of DC's coolest historic homes! Since 2016, President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv have collaborated on The Two Faces comedy series, bringing live entertainment to Abraham Lincoln's favorite retreat. Each year the series features three comedy shows, each with a theme that ties back to either the Lincolns or the way they used the cottage.
President Lincoln’s Cottage (official website) is an historic site and museum located in the Petworth neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. President Lincoln’s Cottage first opened to the public in February 2008. It is the only place the public can experience the history of Abraham Lincoln’s public and private life where he lived and worked for over a quarter of his presidency. While in residence at the Cottage, Lincoln visited with wounded soldiers, spent time with self-emancipated men, women and children, and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. The human cost of the Civil War surrounded him, undoubtedly impacted his thinking, and strengthened his resolve to challenge the status quo. Through innovative guided tours, exhibits and programs, we use Lincoln’s example to inspire visitors to take their own path to greatness, and preserve this place as an authentic, tangible connection to the past and a beacon of hope for all who take up Lincoln’s unfinished work.