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Lincoln Home National Historic SitePhoto of Abraham Lincoln and son Thomas [Tad]
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
For Kids
 
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Junior Ranger Program: Being a Lincoln Home National Historic Site Junior Ranger is a very special privelege and honor. Taking a trip back to "yesterday," searching the neighborhood, finding artifacts, and writing a letter to Mr. Lincoln are just a few of the activities young visitors ages 6 to 12 may complete in our free booklet to become a Junior Ranger.

To learn about other Units in the National Park System that also offer Junior Ranger Programs go here...

To learn about becoming a Web Ranger go here....

While in Springfield you might want to visit the Illinois State Museum.

Photo of Abraham Lincoln
Learn More about Abraham Lincoln
and Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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Photo of Lincoln Home--circa 2004
Take a photographic tour of the Lincoln Home
See photos of each room
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Take a peek into the collections at Lincoln Home.
Visit the Lincoln Home NHS virtual museum exhibit.
Take a peek into the collections at Lincoln Home.
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1860 Campaign Photograph of the Lincoln Home  

Did You Know?
Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois preserves, protects, and interprets for current and future generations the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned.

Last Updated: December 22, 2007 at 15:13 EST