Lincoln Home National Historic Site - History & Culture (U.S. National Park Service)

Around the world Abraham Lincoln is a symbol of liberty and equality of opportunity. His journey through life began in humble surroundings in a log cabin in Kentucky and climaxed as President of the United States in the White House. His journey left the United States and the world a better place. To learn more about him and his journey you may want to begin by examining Lincoln Home Site Bulletins and then read about Lincoln's Legacy. You may also find the links below helpful.

Lincoln Quotes	Essays on Lincoln’s Life
Lincoln Speeches	The Formative Years 1809-1830
Quotes from Speeches and Letters	Lincoln’s New Salem 1830-1837
Lincoln on Slavery	The Lincolns in Springfield 1837-1847
Lincoln on Secession	Congressman Lincoln 1847-1849
Lincoln-Douglas Debates	The Lincolns in Springfield 1849-1861
The Battles-Lincoln Responds	The War Years 1861-1865
Lincoln Autobiographical Statements	Political Career 1830-1860
1858 for Directory of Congress	The Making of a Candidate
1859 for Chester County Times	Lincoln's Arguments at Cooper Union
1860 for Chicago Press and Tribune	Lincoln's Legacy
Photo Tours	Lincoln Family
Lincoln Home	Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Neighborhood	Mary Lincoln
Lincoln Depot	Robert Todd Lincoln
Lincoln Home Through the Years	Edward Baker “Eddie”Lincoln
Photo Essays	William Wallace “Willie” Lincoln
Life of Lincoln	Thomas “Tad” Lincoln
Lincoln, Grant, & the Election of 1864	Family Pets and Animals
Lincoln Chronologies	Thomas Lincoln [Father]
Lincoln Chronology	Nancy Hanks Lincoln [Mother]
Lincoln Home Chronology	Sarah Bush Lincoln [Stepmother]
Other Pages of Interest	More About Mary Lincoln
Lincoln’s Homes	Courtship and Marriage
Leslie Drawings	Mary’s Loyalty to the Union
Lincoln Facts	Mary’s Wedding Ring
Links to Other Lincoln Web Pages	The Insanity File

Learn more about Abraham Lincoln's political and legal careers, his home, and his family in a virtual exhibit. Abraham, Mary, and their sons Robert, Eddie, Willie, and Tad lived at their home on the corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets in Springfield, IL for seventeen years. Take a tour of the house, see the toys the boys played with, find a recipe for Mary Lincoln's white cake, and learn more about what has happened to Lincoln's image and his home since the family left for Washington in 1861.