Lincoln-Thomas Day 102nd Anniversary

Civil War Defenses of Washington

  • Sep 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Step into history as the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. (NACWC) and the Military Road School Preservation Trust (MRSPT), in cooperation with the National Park Service's Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW), invite the public to the 102nd Commemoration of Lincoln-Thomas Day. 
 
This special event invites visitors to explore the stories of freedom, courage, and civic action that continue to shape our nation. Gather on the historic grounds of Fort Stevens to honor the enduring legacies of President Abraham Lincoln and Elizabeth Proctor Thomas, whose family's land became the battlefield in July 1864 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Fort Stevens Park, 13th And Quackenbos Streets NW, Washington, DC

Latitude and Longitude 38.964531, -77.029125

Schedule

Date:

Sep 19, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

Bryan Cheeseboro
202-604-1673
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Event Type

  • Living History
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
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