Category: Feature

Elizabeth Todd Grimsley “Cousin Lizzie” described the White House as being “in a perfect state of readiness for the incomers – a competent chef, with efficient butler and waiters.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

John Hay (1838-1905) Assistant Private Secretary to Abraham Lincoln, who co-authored 10-volume “Abraham Lincoln: A History.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

John Nicolay (1832-1901) Private Secretary to President Lincoln who subsequently co-authored “Abraham Lincoln: A History with John Hay.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

Emilie (Emily) Todd Helm Half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln, she first came to the White House in December 1863. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

The Generals and Admirals President Lincoln’s primary concern was the Civil War so it was natural that military leaders would be frequent visitors to the White House. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

The White House Only 7 of the house’s 31 rooms were actually “theirs” – the parents’ bedrooms, those of their sons, a sitting room on the second floor and a private dining room. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

Upstairs at the White House The second floor of the White House included the family quarters, the offices and bedroom of Mr. Lincoln’s two principal aides and the government’s crisis center. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

Harriet Beecher Stowe 1811-1896 Harriet Beecher Stowe was an anti-slavery activist and author of Uncle Toms Cabin. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

Julia Taft Mr. Lincoln called Julia a “flibbertigibbet” – “a small, slim thing with curls and a white dress and a blue sash who flies instead of walking. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House

Sojourner Truth ( 1797-1883) Black abolitionist, christened Isabella Baumfree, Sojourner Truth developed attitudes more favorable towards President Lincoln than some of her colleagues. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s White House