Take a 360 tour of President Lincoln's summer retreat

President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington DC served as a retreat for Lincoln during the Civil War, where he made significant decisions, including drafting the Emancipation Proclamation. The cottage, part of the Soldiers' Home, was a healthier location due to its elevation. It housed veterans and was surrounded by a cemetery for Civil War soldiers. Lincoln's time there was marked by his voracious reading and facing the war's realities. Preservation efforts have maintained the cottage's historical significance, including the Emancipation Room, where Lincoln is believed to have worked on the proclamation.

How did the Civil War impact the soldiers' home cemetery near the cottage?

What was the reality Lincoln faced while living at the cottage?