National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic SiteA historic picture of Richard L. Jones, Clarence Mackay, and Robert Collier, Board members of the Lincoln Farm Association
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Your Safety
 

For your safety please remember:

  • Children should always be accompanied by an adult while visiting the park
  • No walking or climbing on the walls of the Memorial Building steps, Boundary Oak, Sinking Spring, or flag pole area
  • Hiking trails may cross public road (use CAUTION!)
  • Be aware of poisonous plants i.e. poison ivy on park grounds
  • Walkways are sometimes slippery when wet
  • Be aware of maintenance equipment in use or construction zones
  • Secure valuables in your vehicle
  • Do not enter areas that are closed and marked as such

For warm weather

  • Stinging insects are in the area
  • Heat may be deadly to children or pets left unattended in vehicles
  • Potential for sudden violent thunderstorms exists

For cold weather

  • Be aware of ice on walkways, steps, and in parking lots (USE handrails where available)
President Lincoln and the First Lady (look alikes)
President Lincoln and the First Lady (look alikes)
Join us in honoring Lincoln on the anniversary of his birth, February 12
more...
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of Abraham died of...
more...
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: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST