Julie talks about the history of the house, and we start out at the visitor's center, checking out the exhibit in the entryway, buying tickets and checking out the gift shop. (2:03)

We cut to our tour - and our tour guide, John S. Blackman. We have a couple of short excerpts from our tour. Some of this is, unfortunately, quite quiet. (5:10)

After the tour, we reflect on it, and on the emancipation proclamation, which was probably originally written here at the cottage. We share what we have learned. (12:03)

We play the Battle Hymn of the Republic, by the Air Force Band. (19:59)

Julie talks about the recent history of the historic site and the restoration. We talk about the visitor's center, then enter it. Julie talks about the history of the Old Soldier's home. (25:19)

We head into the building, and we visit the interactive exhibit (which works!) called President Lincoln's Toughest Decisions. (27:02)

We finish up by checking out the last few exhibits in the visitor's center. (33:15)

Our Opening Theme Music is Garden Walk by Kim Evans, our walking music is from Find Me by H, and our logo design is by Kathleen Hamm at Hamm Multimedia.

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