Lincoln Park, Public park in Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
Description
Lincoln Park is a public green space in Capitol Hill featuring multiple acres with walking paths, monuments, and open recreational areas. The site can be accessed from East Capitol Street, 11th Street, and 13th Street, making it a connected hub within the neighborhood.
History
The site served as Lincoln Hospital from 1862 to 1865, providing medical care during the Civil War period. In 1867 it became the first public location in the United States to bear Lincoln's name.
Culture
The park displays the Emancipation Memorial showing Lincoln and a freed slave, plus a statue honoring civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune. These monuments shape how visitors experience the space and remind them of important moments in American history.
Practical
The park is open daily from 4 AM to 11:30 PM with multiple entry points for convenient access. The size of the space and various pathways let visitors choose their route based on available time and interests.
Did you know?
From 1862 to 1865 the site functioned as a hospital sheltering thousands of soldiers during the Civil War. This connection between healing and later commemorating freedom gives the place a distinctive role in Washington's story.
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