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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic SiteA historic picture of Richard L. Jones, Clarence Mackay, and Robert Collier, Board members of the Lincoln Farm Association
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
For Teachers
 
Parks as Classrooms

 

Learning Opportunities

Visiting Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site is both a learning opportunity and an enjoyable experience. Park rangers and/or park volunteers can work with your class in educating them about the many aspects of Abraham Lincoln's early years here.

 

 

Traveling Trunks

"The trunks are designed so that teachers and students anywhere in the country can receive hands-on educational materials, with lesson plans, on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln."

Lincoln (look alike) talking with school children on Memorial Building steps
Lincoln (look alike) talking with school children
Children have an opportunity to learn more about Lincoln and the Park Service at
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Lincoln's home in Springfield, IL the only house he ever owned
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Picture of the Hingham (a Norfolk, UK village) town sign  

Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln’s ancestors came from England (Hingham; Norwich, Norfolk Co.) to New Hingham, Massachusetts in 1637.

Last Updated: April 09, 2008 at 10:41 EST