D.C. Mondays: President Lincoln's Cottage and America at 250

Free Virtual Program, Monday, January 26, 2026, 12-1 p.m. EST.

As the United States celebrates its 250th year, learn how one local historic site is commemorating the anniversary through programming, resources and more. President's Lincoln Cottage in Washington, D.C., is building a 250th commemoration that cultivates and lifts up the brave ideas of all who are taking on Lincoln’s “unfinished work” in pursuit of a more perfect union. Through onsite initiatives, including Crafting Connection and human-centered tours, as well as podcasts and events that bring together multiple sites across D.C., staff seek to capture the full breadth of the American experience.

About Joan Cummins

Joan Cummins (she/they) is associate director for learning initiatives at President Lincoln’s Cottage, a historic house and museum in Washington, D.C., where she supports public-facing programming for learners of all ages. Cummins works closely with students in the Students Opposing Slavery program working to combat human trafficking, as well as producing and cohosting their award-winning podcast Q&Abe. They are a public historian, artist and educator specializing in the intersection of interactive performance and public history, and hold a master’s degree from American University.

How to Participate

This program is free and will take place online. To participate, please register in advance to reserve your space. Once you have registered, we will email you a link and details for joining on Zoom. Simply follow that link at the time the program starts (12 p.m. EST / 9 a.m. PST). When you register, you can also request to receive a reminder email one day before the program with the link included.

About the D.C. Mondays Series

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