Lincoln Home National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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"What a Pleasant Home Abe Lincoln Has"

Abraham Lincoln left his home of seventeen years to serve as president of a nation on the verge of Civil War. Though he never returned to his beloved Springfield, the home he left behind survives today as a tribute to his extraordinary life as a husband, father, lawyer, and the political leader who guided the nation through one of its most trying times.

Celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial

Lincoln Home National Historic Site will be commemorating the Lincoln Bicentennial throughout 2009. Special living history and Ranger led programs on a variety of topics will be presented in the Lincoln Home and neighborhood.

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Explore the Lincoln Neighborhood

Follow in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln and explore the historic four block neighborhood surrounding the Lincoln Home. Restored to its 1860 appearance, visitors can learn about Mr. Lincoln's neighbors, as well as view exhibits on the neighborhood's preservation and restoration.

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For the Lincoln Home Virtual Museum Exhibit, go to http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/liho/ or click on the adjacent link

Take a Virtual Tour

Learn more about Abraham Lincoln's political and legal careers, his home, and his family in the new Lincoln Home Virtual Museum Exhibit. Take a tour of the house, see the toys the boys played with, find a recipe for Mary Lincoln's white cake, and learn more about what has happened to Lincoln's image and his home since the family left for Washington in 1861.

		Next Stop, The Great Western Depot Visit the restored Great Western Depot where Abraham Lincoln began his inaugural journey to Washington D.C. in 1861. Located two blocks from Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the historic Depot will welcome visitors beginning on May 1, 2009. Exhibits highlight Lincoln's life and times, his inaugural journey, and his farewell address to the people of Springfield. more...

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Lincoln Home NHS
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905

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Phone

Visitor Information
(217) 492-4241

Fax

(217) 492-4673

Climate

Temperatures can range from 0 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 95+ degrees in the summer. High humidity is common during the summer months.