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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
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April 12, 2009
Name Change
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site's name had officially been changed to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

April 06, 2009
Spring 2009 Schedule of Events
Spring 2009 Schedule of Events

February 11, 2009
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Update 2-11-2009
Update on the celebration of Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial

February 05, 2009
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration set for February 12
Kentucky will take a place in the spot-light on Thursday, February 12, at the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration. This ceremony is part of a two year commemoration of Lincoln’s 200th birthday.

January 18, 2009
New Park Film
A new high definition park orientation film will begin showing at the Birthplace Unit in early February.

January 15, 2009
Restoration of Lincoln's Boyhood Home Cabin
Restoration of Lincoln's Boyhood Home Cabin at the Knob Creek Farm is now in progress.







 

 

 

 

 

Symbolic Birth Cabin located in the Memorial Building
Symbolic Birth Cabin
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President Lincoln in 1863
President Lincoln in 1863
Read a short bio of Lincoln's life
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Picture of the Birthplace Memorial Stairs  

Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln died at the age of 56. The granite stairs leading up to the Memorial Building at his birthplace represent his age. The Memorial Building was designed by John Russell Pope.

Last Updated: October 01, 2007 at 16:18 EST