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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic SiteA picture of White Snakeroot, the weed that killed Lincoln's mother
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
For Kids

for kids includes:

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Junior Ranger Program

Children are encouraged to participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Booklet and badge are available free of charge in the Birthplace Visitor Center.

Not able to visit the park? A downloadable version is available for you to print at home.

Build your own log cabin

Tour the recreated pioneer life style log cabin in the Birthplace Visitor Center, then use the miniature Lincoln Logs to build your own log cabin.

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Join with others from around the world to experience our National Parks in an online experience.



 
Junior Ranger Badge
Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger booklets are available in the Visitor Center.
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Picture of a man and his daughter playing with Lincoln Logs
Young and old alike enjoy Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs were first invented by...
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A picture of the landscape and split rail fence at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek  

Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace was transferred to the National Park Service in 1933. The site was administered by the former Department of War from 1916 to 1933.

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Last Updated: August 13, 2008 at 15:45 EST