• Memorial Visitor Center

    Lincoln Boyhood

    National Memorial Indiana

"There I Grew Up..."  A. Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln spent fourteen years of his life and grew from youth into manhood (1816-1830) on this southern Indiana soil.  Many of the character traits and moral values that made Abraham one of the world's most respected leaders were formed and nurtured here. 

Features

  • Collage of Trading Cards

    Trading Cards for Kids

    Discover more than 500 stories about America's journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own copies.

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  • Junior Ranger Day program

    Be a Junior Ranger

    Participating in the Junior Ranger program allows children and their families an opportunity to explore, learn and protect their national parks.

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  • Nancy died on October 5, 1818. Abraham Lincoln was just nine years old.

    Nancy Hanks Lincoln's Gravesite

    In 1879 this marker was placed at the gravesite of Abraham Lincoln's mother marking her final resting-place on the hill south of where they lived.

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  • Indiana Panel: 1816-1830

    The Boyhood Days of Abraham Lincoln

    Among the more outstanding features of the park are the five sculptured panels of the Memorial Building. They are the work of E.H. Daniels.

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  • Visitors planting during a Farm Workshop

    Hands-on Workshops at the Farm

    Learn about crops and farm techniques Thomas Lincoln likely used on his Indiana farm in the 1820s. Apr 7, May 5, Aug 11, Sept 22, Oct 13 & Nov 3.

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Did You Know?

Trusses for the Abraham Lincoln Hall

The Visitor Center was designed to be made  out of Indiana materials available in the early 19th century.The handcut limestone came from Bloomington;the state Department of Conservation furnished the native timbers and finished lumber; and the cherry table, chairs, benches,and pews were custom made.