BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:\nWith this year being the 150th anniversary of the Emancipat ion Proclamation and the release of the block-buster film "Lincoln"\, in terest in this iconic American president has never been higher. Which is why we thought now would be a great time for the Howard County Historic al Society to host a bus tour to visit Lincoln's Cottage in Washington\, D.C. -- and hopefully catch the cherry blossoms in bloom!Join us the mo rning of April 5th and climb aboard a comfortable Eyre Bus as we head do wn to tour the most \;significant historic site directly associated with Lincoln's presidency aside from the White House. During the Civil W ar\, President Lincoln and his family resided here from June to November of 1862\, 1863\, and 1864. He made major decisions and developed the Em ancipation Proclamation during the months spent at the Cottage.After a $ 15 million restoration by the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, President Lincoln's Cottage opened to the public for the first time in 2008. The cottage is located on the Soldier&rsquo\;s Home in Washington\ , D.C.\, is owned and operated by the National Trust for Historic Preser vation.Ticket prices are $59 for HCHS Members and $65 for non-members an d can be purchased in advance at the Historical Center at the Miller Bra nch Library and online at our website..Bus will leave from the parking l ot at the Normandy Shopping Center -- located at Normandy Road and Balti more National Pike. \;9:00 am - Depart Ellicott City10:00 am - Arriv e - Lincoln's Cottage for tour12:00 pm - Depart for lunch \;Lunch wi ll be on your own at the \;beautiful Union Station.1:30 pm - Depart for home stopping by the Lincoln \;Memorial on the way3:30 pm - Arri ve back in Ellicott City\n\nPostsView Declines URL:http://elkridge.patch.com/events/howard-county-historical-society-lin coln-cottagedc-bus-tour SUMMARY:Howard County Historical Society: Lincoln Cottage/D.C. Bus Tour LOCATION:8450 Baltimore National Pike\, Ellicott City\, MD 21043: 8450 Ba ltimore National Pike\, Ellicott City\, MD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR