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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesIllinoisSpringfieldLincoln Home National Historic Site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

US
Historic Site·Educational, Preserved, Quiet, Reflective
The original home where Abraham Lincoln lived before his presidency still stands and welcomes visitors to explore Lincoln's pre-presidential legacy.
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Information, restrooms, tour tickets, and park films are all available at the Lincoln Home visitor center.
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The first floor of the Dean House has exhibits focusing on changes in the Lincoln Home and family over the years.
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Exhibits in the Arnold House explore historic preservation of the neighborhood
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Explore the stories of Lincoln's neighborhood by reading the outdoor wayside exhibits are scattered along 8th street.
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The original home where Abraham Lincoln lived before his presidency still stands and welcomes visitors to explore Lincoln's pre-presidential legacy.
Photo by from Nps
Information, restrooms, tour tickets, and park films are all available at the Lincoln Home visitor center.
Photo by from Nps
The first floor of the Dean House has exhibits focusing on changes in the Lincoln Home and family over the years.
Photo by from Nps
Exhibits in the Arnold House explore historic preservation of the neighborhood
Photo by from Nps
Explore the stories of Lincoln's neighborhood by reading the outdoor wayside exhibits are scattered along 8th street.
Photo by from Nps
The heirloom garden in the Dean House backyard grows heirloom vegetables in the summer and autumn.
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The Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois, residence where Abraham Lincoln lived for seventeen years. As the only home he ever owned, it provides a unique window into his life as a husband, father, and neighbor before he moved to the White House. The site extends beyond the house to include a meticulously maintained four-block neighborhood, recreating the atmosphere of the mid-1800s. Managed by the National Park Service, the site offers guided tours and exhibits that explore Lincoln's political foundations and his belief in social opportunity. It is a must-visit for anyone looking to understand the man behind the presidency.

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois, residence where Abraham Lincoln lived for seventeen years. As the only home he ever owned, it provides a unique window into his life as a husband, father, and neighbor before he moved to the White House. The site extends beyond the house to include a meticulously maintained four-block neighborhood, recreating the atmosphere of the mid-1800s. Managed by the National Park Service, the site offers guided tours and exhibits that explore Lincoln's political foundations and his belief in social opportunity. It is a must-visit for anyone looking to understand the man behind the presidency.

Address
426 S. 7th Street
Websitenps.gov
Phone2174924241

Highlights

  • Guided tours of the only home Lincoln ever owned.

  • Four-block historic neighborhood preserved from the mid-1800s.

  • Exhibits detailing Lincoln's life as a husband and father.

  • Managed by the National Park Service with expert interpretation.

Best For

History enthusiasts and families looking to explore 19th-century American life.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$100-$200 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Tourists, Family, Educational

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Location

Springfield, Illinois, United States
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