Mary Todd Lincoln House

This downtown Lexington residence holds the distinction of being the first historic site dedicated to a First Lady. Walking through the rooms offers a tactile sense of the early to mid-1800s, anchored by original hardwood floors, staircase, and handrails that remain from the era. The interior display centers on family portraits and artifacts from both the Todd and Lincoln lines, providing a perspective on Mary Todd Lincoln’s upbringing. The museum operates on a flexible touring format that allows visitors to choose between guided or self-guided experiences, moving at their own pace through the restored brick house and its accompanying garden.