Lincoln Home National Historic Site

📍 426 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL

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.

Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Reenactments

Weather: 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…

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