Lincoln Home National Historic Site
426 S. 7th Street
Springfield, IL
Type
Park
Lens
Landmarks
About this place
Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their economic and social condition. Lincoln’s life was the embodiment of that idea. We know him as the sixteenth president but he was also a spouse, parent, and neighbor who experienced the same hopes, dreams, and challenges of life that are still experienced by many people today.
Website
National Park Service information
Hours
Lincoln Home Visitor Center & Exhibit Homes
- Monday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Visitor Center is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Here, visitors are able to reserve tickets, get site orientation, and view the park films. The visitor center is your go to place for information and accessibility needs and serves as the location for bathrooms, water refill station, and souvenirs/gifts.
Park Grounds and Lincoln Neighborhood
- Monday
- 6:00AM - 11:00PM
- Tuesday
- 6:00AM - 11:00PM
- Wednesday
- 6:00AM - 11:00PM
- Thursday
- 6:00AM - 11:00PM
- Friday
- 6:00AM - 11:00PM
- Saturday
- 6:00AM - 11:00PM
- Sunday
- 6:00AM - 11:00PM
While the Visitor Center and Exhibit Homes have specific hours, visitors are free to walk the Lincoln Neighborhood and park grounds between the hours of 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM year round.
Directions
The Visitor Center is located at 426 South Seventh Street. The 4-block Lincoln Home Neighborhood is open to pedestrians and closed to vehicles.
Official directionsWeather & Seasonal Notes
Temperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with both intense sun, rainstorms, and thunderstorms. Winter sees clear skies as well as snow. Please dress appropriate for potential weather conditions. We recommend wearing shoes comfortable for walking.
Activities
Courtesy of the National Park Service
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