“You’re Going to Frieze Up There: the Discovery and Exposure of Mid 19th Century Decorative Painting on the Plaster Walls of President Lincoln’s Cottage” with Jeff Larry

“You’re Going to Frieze Up There: the Discovery and Exposure of Mid 19th Century Decorative Painting on the Plaster Walls of President Lincoln’s Cottage” with Jeff Larry

Jeff Larry
Jeff Larry

Thursday, December 5th
Online via zoom
Social time 5:15-5:30, Lecture 5:30-6:30
Director of Preservation, Jeff Larry, will discuss the history of President Lincoln’s Cottage, and the methods used to reveal decorative painting at the frieze in the parlor and entry hall.

Saturday, December 7th at 1pm
Member’s Tour of President Lincoln’s Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW 20011
Green Line (0.75 mile walk downhill to cottage)
H8 bus to Rock Creek Church Road NW at Upshur St NW
There is limited parking available. 

Zoom link for December 5th meeting:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87465361234?pwd=SuogTYtAEDEpXAQ4nHJhelD8865ybz.1

Required sign up for December 7th in-person tour here. Sign-up closes Nov. 29th:
https://forms.gle/szCShnpTneSU5u9z8
NOTE: Lincoln’s Cottage is located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Security for the AFRH requires visitors to show valid identification at the security gate in order to enter the property. Please bring an ID.
Those with accessibility concerns should check the website and contact WCG with any questions:
https://www.lincolncottage.org/visit/accessibility/

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