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The Mary Todd Lincoln House, located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky was the family home of the wife of 16th president Abraham Lincoln. In 1977, the home opened to the public and became the first house museum in America to honor a First Lady.
Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was the girlhood home of Mary Todd, the future first lady and wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Today the fourteen-room house is a museum containing period furniture, portraits, and artifacts from the Todd and Lincoln families.
Guided Tour. A guided tour is available at 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The experience is led by the same knowledgeable, friendly staff as the self-guided tour. The experience is perfect for those who enjoy lectures and being in groups with others. The tour lasts one hour and is limited to 15 guests per tour.
Born in to a wealthy, political family on December 13, 1818, Mary Todd 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 tragedy and controversy.
The Mary Todd Lincoln House is an amazing little gem of history in Lexington! A beautifully restored/kept museum that dives into the history of the family of one of our nation’s greatest presidents.
First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln resided in this fashionable brick residence between the ages of thirteen and twenty-one, and Abraham Lincoln was a guest here following their marriage. Personal articles from the Lincoln and Todd families are on display and a restored garden is located in the rear.
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Mary Todd Lincoln House. 578 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507. P: (859) 233-9999. Visit Website E-mail. Book Now. Located in the heart of downtown, the Georgian- style brick house is one of the oldest structures in Lexington and the nation's first historic site to honor a First Lady.
The Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky, explores the life and times of America's most fascinating first lady through tours and public programs. Mary Todd Lincoln was sophisticated, educated, and well-versed in politics. On the surface, her success in the White House seemed assured.
The Mary Todd Lincoln house has the distinction of being the first historic site restored in honor of a First Lady. The home is operated by the Kentucky Mansions Preservation Foundation, Inc. and was opened to the public on June 9, 1977.
