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President Elect Leaves for Washington DC

“I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Washington." Abraham Lincoln left his home of seventeen years to serve as president of a nation on the verge of Civil War. The Lincoln home has been restored to its 1860 appearance, revealing Lincoln as husband, father, and politician and is open to the public for guided tours.

 
An artist drawing of the Lincoln Home--circa 1860

Things To Do

There are a variety of visitor activities available at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Free Ranger led tours of the Lincoln Home are the central feature of the site. The Visitor Center offers orientation and interpretive films. Exhibits are located within the neighborhood. Stroll through the four-block historic area to see some houses in the Lincoln neighborhood. You should plan on 1½ to 2 hours for a comprehensive visit. More...

The Museum Shop located in the Visitor Center at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site has many items available for purchase.

From April through October, Lincoln Home will participate in a series of events held throughout Springfield, IL, titled: Stitches in Time, A Mid-Nineteenth Century Clothing Program Series

"Songs of Lincoln's America", with Judy Cook. Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Located in the Lincoln Home Visitor Center. The program will last one hour, admission is free.

Experience the acclaimed program of songs and images presented and sung by internationally touring singer Judy Cook. The songs bring to life the America of the nineteenth century as Abraham Lincoln knew it: the eastern frontier, the sentiment and humor of the Victorian Age, the turmoil of the Civil War, and the tragedy of assassination. The audience leaves knowing a bit more about America and one of its greatest Presidents, Abraham Lincoln.

 
Photo of Abraham Lincoln--circa 1858

Learn More

Abraham Lincoln is considered one of our greatest, if not the greatest President, and is also one of, if not, the greatest American. Go here to find out why.

To learn more about Abraham Lincoln, his family, his career, his house, and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site; go here.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site has published the first edition of our quarterly park newsletter, Mr. Lincoln's Neighborhood News. This newsletter provides information about the park's hours, safety, activities, projects, and Abraham Lincoln and related history. To read the current edition, click here. (Note: you will need Adobe Reader to view this file.)

 
 
Lincoln Home Junior Ranger Badge

For Kids

Take a trip back to "yesterday," search the neighborhood, find artifacts, and write a letter to Mr. Lincoln are just some of the activities young visitors ages 6 to 12 may complete in our free booklet to become a Junior Ranger. More...
 

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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905

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Phone

Visitor Information
(217) 492-4241

Fax

(217) 492-4673

Climate

Temperatures can range from 0 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 95+ degrees in the summer. High humidity is common during the summer months.
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Photo of Abraham Lincoln circa 1863  

Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln insisted on having the 1864 Presidential election in the midst of Civil War. "You can not have free government without elections, and if the rebellion could force us to forgo, or postpone a national election, it might fairly claim to have already conquered and ruined us."

Last Updated: September 11, 2008 at 14:11 EST