2 story tan house with green shutters. Red, white, and blue striped bunting draped below its fence

National Historic Site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Info

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.

Park Photos

2 story tan house with green shutters. Red, white, and blue striped bunting draped below its fence
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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.

Credit: NPS Photo

2 story tan house with green shutters. Red, white, and blue striped bunting draped below its fence
One story brick building with plants and shrubs.
2 story brown house with dark green shutters and white fence.
1 story small gray house with stairs leading up to door.
Graveled road with wooden boardwalks. Waist-high wayside exhibits next to boardwalks.
Garden with green plants surrounded by white picket fence

Activities

Arts and Culture
Cultural Demonstrations
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Hands-On
Arts and Crafts
Living History
Reenactments
Historic Weapons Demonstration
First Person Interpretation
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Shopping
Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating Hours

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.

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

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.

DayHours
Friday
6:00AM - 11:00PM
Monday
6:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday
6:00AM - 11:00PM
Tuesday
6:00AM - 11:00PM
Saturday
6:00AM - 11:00PM
Thursday
6:00AM - 11:00PM
Wednesday
6:00AM - 11:00PM

Weather info

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.