Mary Todd Lincoln House

       Many Americans are knowledgeable about the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, but how many of us know about the life of his devoted wife, Mary Todd Lincoln?  Mary resided in this exquisite home in downtown Lexington with her Father, Stepmother and her siblings. Although this home does not appear to be large enough for a family as big as Mary's family was, this home is extremely divine in every way.
       Mary may have not been close to her Step-Mother, but Mary took a liking to her Step-Grandmother. Her Step-Grandmother, was unlike other women at this time because she was extremely interested in politics. Mary adored this quality about her Step-Grandmother so much that Mary developed a strong relationship with her Step-Grandmother.

    

             

          Mary Todd and Abraham met at a dance and were inseparable every since then. Abraham made numerous accomplishments as President of the United States of America, so did Mary. One of Mary's achievements was that she remodeled the White House. The major disadvantage for Mary and Abraham while Abraham was President, was that animosity arose between Mary and her family members. Some of her family became less supportive of her and Abraham due to fact that the family had opposing political views. However, this did not prevent Mary, Abraham and their children from visiting this lovely Kentucky home. 

         After the assassination of Abraham, Mary became more spiritual and she decided to never marry again. She used her spirituality by conducting seances in her home in memory of her beloved Abraham. In Mary's later years, she began taking medications that caused health problems and hallucinations. Due to her declining health and the death of "Honest Abe", she died a lonely woman. Kentuckians and Americans can admire her life as the First Lady and congratulate her extraordinary efforts to improve the White House by visiting her beautiful home in lovely downtown Lexington.