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"Situated on extensive landscaped grounds in Petworth, this historic house museum preserves the cottage where Abraham Lincoln lived while developing the Emancipation Proclamation; visitors can take recommended guided tours (advance tickets suggested) or explore the self-guided landscape and neighboring Armed Forces Retirement Home grounds." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines