Government Shutdown Update

During the government shutdown, the Aftermath Exhibits in the Center for Education and Leadership will be open for daytime visitation. The historic site (theatre, museum, Petersen House) will be closed for daytime visitation. Performances of "Twelve Angry Men" will go on as scheduled.

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Our teacher programs and resources explore the leadership and legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the city of Civil War Washington.

We offer teachers many ways to bring President Abraham Lincoln into your classroom. Adapt our lesson plans to engage your students in learning about Lincoln’s assassination and its lasting legacy. Use our oratory resources to improve your students’ public-speaking skills. Attend a summer fellowship exploring Civil War Washington. And so much more!

We aim to build a community of teachers devoted to Lincoln’s legacy. Follow us on Twitter and join a group of like-minded teachers who share resources, ideas and inspiration. 

Teacher Program

National Oratory Fellowship

Join this national cohort of 5th- through 8th-grade teachers in this multi-year professional development program designed to help integrate public speaking and performance skills into your classroom.