Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

The first memorial erected to honor Abraham Lincoln

The Memorial Building constructed on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

The symbolic birth cabin on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

The symbolic birth cabin of Abraham Lincoln.

Statue of the Lincoln family in the park's Visitor Center

Visitors to the park can view the statue of the Lincoln family.

Photos: National Park Service

About Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

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.

Quick Facts

State Kentucky

Designation National Historical Park

State Code KY

Weather 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…

Location & Map

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is located in Kentucky.

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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.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

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

Getting There

The Birthplace Unit of the park is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Hodgenville on U.S. Highway 31E South. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Birthplace Unit of the park.

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Contact & Address

Address 2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, KY, 42748

Phone 2703583137

Email ABLI_Administration@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Birthplace Presidents Animals Birds Caves, Caverns and Karst Geology Groundwater Freshwater Springs Night Sky

Things To Do

Picnic at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

You and your family are able to enjoy the beautiful picnic area and shaded Picnic Pavilion on a first-come first-served…

View the Lincoln Family Bible

Bibles were often the only book that frontier families owned. This Bible, Printed in 1799, belonged to the Lincoln family.…

Shop at the Birthplace Bookstore

Support your National Parks by shopping at Eastern National Bookstores, located at the Birthplace Unit.

Watch the Park Film at the Birthplace

View the 15 minute orientation film, Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years shown in the Birthplace Unit Visitor Center.

Become a Jr. Ranger at the Birthplace

Become a Jr. Ranger!

Attend a Ranger Program

Attending a Ranger program is a fun and interactive way to enhance your visit!

Visitor Centers

Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center

Located at the Kentucky Boyhood Home at Knob Creek Unit.

Hours: Located at the Kentucky Boyhood Home at Knob Creek Unit.

Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

The Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time. Inside there are exhibits, including the Lincoln family Bible,…

Hours: The Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time.

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