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Mary Todd Lincoln House

578 West Main St, Lexington, KY 40588
859-233-9999
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Ranked #5 of 48 attractions in Lexington
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Open seasonally March 15th -Nov 30th. Holiday schedule varies. The wife of President Abraham Lincoln grew up in this house, which today contains many... more » Owner description: Open seasonally March 15th -Nov 30th. Holiday schedule varies. The wife of President Abraham Lincoln grew up in this house, which today contains many pieces of her personal possessions. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln visited her family here. Today the fourteen room house contains period furniture, portraits, and furnishings from the Todd and Lincoln families. The property is located in downtown Lexington and has a free parking lot directly behind the house. Convenient walking distance to local hotels and restaurants. « less
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Ohio, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

The person giving the hour-long tour was obviously very knowledgeable and the home is well maintained. My only complaint is that I'd prefer the tour to be SHORTER. I really enjoy self-guided tours more. This one involved a lot of time spent just standing, stuffed into a small space with about 15 other people. It was rather cramped to really... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

when the tour guide said we would spend 70 minutes in this little house, i began to yawn, but the guide was so knowledgeable and the artifacts and furniture so intriguing, i think we could have stayed another hour. all furniture and finishings are authentic to the period and many are actual family pieces. mary todd is an interesting character... More

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MTLHouse, Manager at Mary Todd Lincoln House, responded to this review
June 13, 2013

Thank you for your kind review! We are glad you enjoyed your experience. To clarify for readers, tours should take 1 hour although circumstances may sometimes make them run longer. Thanks! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

Many myths were dispelled as I learned a great deal about Mary Lincoln and her Todd family of Lexington. The Todd homestead was very interesting to tour along with many of Mary's childhood and later life artifacts. I was particularly amazed at how highly educated Mary was: 10 years of formal education and fluent in French as compared to Abe... More

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MTLHouse, Manager at Mary Todd Lincoln House, responded to this review
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Thank you for your review! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

I loved this tour. The docents were highly knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information about Mary Todd Lincoln that is not always seen through historians. The house has been beautifully restored and there is quite a bit of interesting information about the genesis of the house itself through the years. Most of the furnishings in the house are period... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 via mobile

Susan was our tour guide. She gave about ten people a clear and entertaining blend of history (house and country) and biography. The house is not small, has a history before and after Mary Todd's time, and has very little Todd furniture. That said, the furnishings are genuine for the period, and there are items with historical connections. Without preaching,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

With just 5 people in our tour, it was very easy to hear the guide as well as ask questions. She really knew her stuff. In visiting the former first lady's home, and seeing how she grew up, one could get a real feel for how she lived, and what she expected once she moved into the White House. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

The Mary Todd Lincoln House and grounds (backyard only) in Lexington, KY is a beautiful historic home. There is a fee for the tour, but it is completely worth the price. The docents are extremely knowledgeable and answer all your questions. Typically the tour groups are small in size so seeing everything well is not a problem. The tour lasts... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

My husband and I took a tour of the house and enjoyed it. Tours are given on the hour, $10.00 per person, cash, however they may take checks. The length of the tour is about an hour. There are 3 floors to visit. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the house and family. Apparently, over the years, it was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We've been to many historical sites around the world, and this was one of our most satisfying visits. Our guide was perfect - very clear and complete. Rather than telling the history of each object in the room, he told the history of the people that lived there - and their world. But he was able to give very interesting... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013 via mobile

Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln by visiting the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Docent lead tour was well done. Furnishings from the period as well as original Lincoln treasures enhanced the experience. Well worth the modest cost.

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