Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Frequently asked questions

• Is Lincoln Home National Historic Site worth visiting?

  The Lincoln Home National Historic Site offers a glimpse into the everyday life of Abraham Lincoln and his family before his presidency, preserving the home and a four-block neighborhood. Visitors can learn about his life as a husband, father, neighbor, and politician, and explore the only home Lincoln ever owned.

• What are the best things to see and do at Lincoln Home National Historic Site?

  Visitors can take a guided tour of the Lincoln Home, where park rangers share stories about Lincoln's family life, his legal career, and his rise in politics. The preserved four-block historic neighborhood surrounding the home also provides context to Lincoln's community within Springfield, and educational programs are available at the visitor center.

• What are the opening hours at Lincoln Home National Historic Site?

  The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is closed on Fridays, Mondays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Thursdays. Please check the official site for date-specific hours.

• Is Lincoln Home National Historic Site suitable for young children, and what ages is it best for?

  The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is suitable for all ages.

• How long did Abe Lincoln live in Springfield?

  Abraham Lincoln lived in his Springfield, Illinois, home for 17 years before becoming president.

• What is there to see inside the Lincoln house?

  The Lincoln Home is furnished with period pieces, some original to the Lincoln family, providing an authentic look at mid-19th century domestic life.