Q & Abe

President Lincoln's Cottage
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Come on down the rabbit hole with us as we answer real questions from visitors to President Lincoln's Cottage that we wish we could spend a half hour answering. We always start with Lincoln and the Cottage, but we often end up in unexpected places… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. JAN 29

    Bonus: Ghost Tours and Reader Research

    This bonus episode accompanies episode 8.3, "Is the house haunted?"  Michele Hanks told us which ghost tours she's seen handle the subject carefully, and Ben Alderson-Day let us know how folks can participate in his presence research.

    6 min

  2. JAN 22

    Is the house haunted?

    For this episode, we're thinking through a question from visitors who've felt something extra at the Cottage. Along the way we explore the science of mysterious presences, the intersection of doubt and belief, and what makes a place feel like something more.   Guests: Benjamin Alderson-Day Michele Hanks Tommy Griffiths www.lincolncottage.org

    37 min

  3. JAN 15 · BONUS

    Bonus: Douglass and Johnson

    This bonus episode accompanies episode 8.2, "Weren't they friends?"  Lucas Morel and Jon White told us about the surprises they discovered in researching their book about Lincoln and Douglass, and Kevin Bryant shared a story that highlights the separation Douglass had to keep between his personal and professional lives.

    7 min

  4. JAN 8

    Weren't they friends?

    For this episode, we're looking into a question about the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Along the way we learn how they talked about each other, what we know about what friendship operates among boys and men, and how good relationships can make for good democracy.    Guests: Jonathan White Lucas Morel Kevin Bryant Niobe Way www.lincolncottage.org

    32 min

  5. 12/24/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus: Christmas Decor and Chimney Flues

    This bonus episode accompanies episode 8.1, "Which chimney did Santa come down?"  Ken Turino highlighted a few differences in Victorian Christmases, and Jeff Larry shared his adventures taking care of the Cottage chimneys.

    6 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Which chimney did Santa come down?

    For this episode, we're exploring a question from a young person surprised to see another fireplace on their tour of the Cottage. Along the way we check out the origins of Christmas trees, how to believe in things you can't see, and how many chimneys the Cottage actually has.    Guests: Ken Turino Penne Restad Jeff Larry Vaughn Joy www.lincolncottage.org

    34 min

  7. 06/09/2025

    LIVE: Was Willie's death preventable?

    During this week in 1862, the Lincolns moved out to the Cottage for the first time. Part of their reason for coming was to find solace in the wake of their son Willie's death earlier that year. To mark the anniversary, we're making public our live show from March!    Guests: Alexandra Lord Matthew Laurens Brian Deer   www.lincolncottage.org

    53 min

  8. 03/20/2025

    Would Lincoln have been a social democrat?

    For this episode, we're talking about a question asked by a college student hoping to make contemporary political connections. Along the way we learn the difference between agrarian, republican, socialist, and democrat, hear some of Lincoln's speeches, and discuss the process of unionization here at the Cottage.    Guests: Harold Holzer Sean Griffin Haley Bryant   www.lincolncottage.org

    34 min
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Come on down the rabbit hole with us as we answer real questions from visitors to President Lincoln's Cottage that we wish we could spend a half hour answering. We always start with Lincoln and the Cottage, but we often end up in unexpected places… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    President Lincoln's Cottage
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
  • Show Website
    Q & Abe

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