Mary Todd Lincoln House Self Guided Tour Ticket

Overview

Discover one of America’s most fascinating first ladies! The Mary Todd Lincoln House was the family home of the wife of 16th president Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln was sophisticated, educated, and versed in politics. On the surface, her success in the White House seemed assured. Yet, few women in American history have endured as much controversy and tragedy. Tour her childhood home to explore the full story.

City: Lexington

Tue 17 Jun

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Tue 17 Jun

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What's Included

Complimentary Self-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown

Self-Guided Tour of the House (60 Minutes)

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Lexington
578 W Main St,

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
The Mary Todd Lincoln House is partially wheelchair accessible. The first floor of the museum can be reached via a handicap lift and is wheelchair navigable. Please ask staff for access to the lift. The second floor is not wheelchair accessible. There are twenty-one steps to the second floor. A photo album of the upstairs is available for visitors who are unable to or choose not to tour the upstairs.

What To Expect

Mary Todd Lincoln House

The museum introduces visitors to the complex life of Mary Todd Lincoln. Tour her girlhood home to learn more about this fascinating first lady!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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PrairiePaddler

May 2024

Historic homes succeed on the basis of their condition and the quality of their preservation, on the quality of museum interpretation and the history presented, on their financial stability and sustainability and, finally, on the caliber of the professional and volunteer staff. As a retired museum administrator I give the Mary Todd Lincoln House top marks across the board. The story of its restoration is a tribute to the people of Kentucky and today its staff are at the top of their game. We learned so much not just about Mary but also about the city of Lexington in her day, and this added immeasurably to our enjoyment of our stay in the area. The story of the house is not only seminal to our knowledge of the Lincolns but also richly illuminates our understanding of Lexington's role in the nation's westward expansion. It showcases the importance of this city as a critical hub for education, commerce, culture and growth. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Shermann_S

May 2024

Beautifully done. Pleasant knowledgeable staff. Great place to see while in Lexington. I would definitely recommend taking the time.

Linda K

May 2024

I didn't know anything about Mary Todd Lincoln. What a traumatic life. It was a strange/awesome feeling when the man working there said asked me how it felt to run my hand down the same stairs banister that Abraham Lincoln did!!! Worth the m9ney!!