Transformations: A Creative Writing Workshop

President Lincoln’s Cottageis an historic site and museum located in the Petworth neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. President Lincoln’s Cottage first opened to the public in February 2008. It is the only place the public can experience the history of Abraham Lincoln’s public and private life where he lived and worked for over a quarter of his presidency.While in residence at the Cottage, Lincoln visited with wounded soldiers, spent time with self-emancipated men, women and children, and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. The human cost of the Civil War surrounded him, undoubtedly impacted his thinking, and strengthened his resolve to challenge the status quo. Through innovative guided tours, exhibits and programs, we use Lincoln’s example to inspire visitors to take their own path to greatness, and preserve this place as an authentic, tangible connection to the past and a beacon of hope for all who take up Lincoln’s unfinished work.

President Lincoln's Cottage

Discover the power of reflective writing to deepen understanding and uncover complexity in Georges Adéagbo's multi-layered installation.

In this program, guided by Mary Hall Surface, participants will look closely at objects within Georges Adéagbo's installation, Create to Free Yourselves, and explore their evocations of history, connection, and creativity. This contemplative looking will inspire rich reflective writing about art as transformation — of space, perspective and the self. Designed for writers of all levels and for those curious about writing, reflective writing can become creative fertile ground for memoir, poetry, personal essays, taking action, and more.Participants should bring writing tools: something to write on and something to write with.This program is $15 and open to the public; members receive free admission. Please register to reserve your space. You can also support President Lincoln's Cottage and programming like this by making a donation.

<h3>ABOUT THE FACILITATOR</h3>Mary Hall SurfaceMary Hall Surface is a teaching artist, playwright, and theatre director and producer. She is the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s Writing Salon and a popular presenter of creative and reflective writing for the Smithsonian Associates. She presents workshops nationwide as a museum educator, a National Kennedy Center teaching artist and was a faculty member at Harvard’s Project Zero Classroom. www.maryhallsurface.com

<h3>SAFETY &amp; VISITOR GUIDELINES</h3>Covid-19 SafetyIt is recommended that visitors three years and older wear face masks when inside buildings on the grounds. This event will take place indoors at President Lincoln&#x27;s Cottage. When possible staff and visitors will maintain 6-feet of social distancing to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure.Armed Forces Retirement HomePresident Lincoln’s Cottage is on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Security for the Armed Forces Retirement Home requires visitors to show valid identification at the security gate in order to enter the property.  Please be prepared to show your ID.Exploring beyond the boundaries of President Lincoln&#x27;s Cottage is not permitted and results in trespassing on federal property.AgreementPlease note that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Choosing to visit President Lincoln’s Cottage, you voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19 exposure. By completing this transaction, you agree to wear a mask at all times, maintain social distancing, and observe all posted guidelines. More information and details about our safety guidelines are available on our <a href="https://www.lincolncottage.org/visit/what-to-expect/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>.All events are considered public events for the purpose of photography and video.ContactQuestions? Contact President Lincoln’s Cottage with any questions at 202-829-0436 or info@lincolncottage.org.

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