The Memorial Building at night lit up by white light

National Historical Park

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

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Info

For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.

Park Photos

The Memorial Building at night lit up by white light
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Over 200,000 people a year come to walk up the steps of the Memorial Building to visit the site where Abraham Lincoln was born

Credit: NPS Photo

The Memorial Building at night lit up by white light
The first memorial erected to honor Abraham Lincoln
The symbolic birth cabin on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
Statue of the Lincoln family in the park's Visitor Center

Activities

Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Hands-On
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Astronomy
Stargazing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Picnicking
Food
Shopping
Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating Hours

Memorial Building: open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm eastern time. Birthplace Unit Visitor Center and Grounds: open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek Grounds: open daily dawn to dusk. Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center hours are different than the park unit.

DayHours
Friday
Sunrise to Sunset
Monday
Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday
Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday
Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday
Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday
Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday
Sunrise to Sunset

Weather info

There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer is usually hot and humid. Winter is moderately cold with mixed precipitation.