Vanderbilt to Show Rare Abraham Lincoln Letter for Presidents’ Day

02/18/2012 - 02/26/2012
Hours: Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
Sponsor: Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium
Just after the start of the Civil War in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln wrote a letter to Fernando Wood, then mayor of New York City, that is part of William K. Vanderbilt II’s extensive archives. To commemorate the February 20 Presidents’ Day holiday,

During President’s Day week, February 18-26, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will display the rare Lincoln letter as well as an oil portrait of George Washington—originally thought to have been created by the renowned American portraitist Gilbert Stuart—and an engraving of Washington by Justus Chevillet of Germany.

Visitors who purchase a Vanderbilt Mansion tour ticket will be able to view the letter, portrait and engraving. Special hours: Monday-Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-5. (The last mansion tours begin each day at 5:00.)