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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
For Kids
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Become a Junior Ranger!
Being a Lincoln Home National Historic Site Junior Ranger is a special privilege and honor. Take a trip back to "yesterday," search the Lincoln neighborhood, color a train, learn about the underground railroad, and write about what it would be like to travel down the Mississippi River on a flatboat. These are just a few of the activities young visitors ages 4 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.
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![Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090507125338im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/LIHO_face.jpg) Learn More about Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln Home National Historic Site more... | | ![Photo of Lincoln Home Photo of Lincoln Home](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090507125338im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/LIHO_Lincoln-Home.jpg) Virtual Tour of the Lincoln Home See photos of each room more... | | ![Take a peek into the collections at Lincoln Home. Take a peek into the collections at Lincoln Home.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090507125338im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/LIHO_kvmcqdaz.jpg) Visit the Lincoln Home NHS virtual museum exhibit. Take a peek into the collections at Lincoln Home. more... | |
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Did You Know?
In 1860, eleven-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to Lincoln suggesting he grow a beard to “look a great deal better.” Lincoln met Bedell on his way to Washington, giving her a hearty kiss to thank her for her idea. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Illinois
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Last Updated: May 02, 2009 at 17:47 EST |