VISITATION:

Highest between Memorial Day and Labor Day; lowest in December, January and February.

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LOCATION:

Lincoln City, IN

ADDRESS:

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
P.O. Box 1816
Lincoln City, IN 47552

TELEPHONE:

(812) 937-4541

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:

Daily, summer: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; daily, winter: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:

Summer is generally warm and humid with temperatures in the 90's. Winter is moderate with some ice and snow, usually in December and January. Spring and fall are usually very pleasant.

DIRECTIONS:

The park is located on Indiana Highway 162. From Interstate 64, exit at US 231, (exit 57) and travel south through Dale, continue on U.S. 231 to Gentryville, then east on Indiana Highway 162 for two miles.

TRANSPORTATION:

To Park: access by car from Interstate 64, US 231 and Indiana 162. The nearest airport is in Evansville, IN, 45 miles west of Lincoln City.
In Park: travel by private vehicle and on foot.

FEES, COSTS, RATES:

Admission to the park is $2.00 per person for age 17 and older, with a maximum charge of $4.00 per family. There is no entrance fee for visitors who present a Golden Eagle Passport, a Golden Age Passport, a Golden Access Passport or an annual Lincoln Boyhood Park Pass. The passports are available for purchase at the park. The entrance fee receipt permits visitors to return to the park, without charge, for seven days from the date of purchase.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Visitor Center/Exhibits:

The Memorial Visitor Center features a museum and two memorial halls; the Abraham Lincoln Hall and the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Hall. Exhibits focus on the story of the Lincolns as pioneers in the Indiana wilderness.

Living History: the Lincoln Living Historical Farm is a re-created pioneer homestead with a cabin, outbuildings, split rail fences, farm animals, vegetable and herb gardens and field crops. Rangers in period clothing perform a variety of activities typical of the 1820 era. The Living Historical Farm is open every day from mid-April through September; in October it is open only on the weekends; from November through mid-April the buildings are closed and are not staffed. However, visitors may still visit the farm and browse about the area.

Trails, Roads:

There are three established trails in the park: The Lincoln Boyhood Trail connecting the Memorial Visitor Center and the Lincoln Living Historical Farm; (this trail leads visitors past the grave site of Nancy Hanks Lincoln and the Cabin Site Memorial); the Trail of Twelve Stones beginning at the Living Historical Farm and ending near the grave site (most visitors combine these two trails as a loop walk, since the distance is only about a mile); and the Lincoln Boyhood Nature Trail, also a circular trail approximately one mile in length, which winds through a natural re-forested area.

Programs/Activities:

In the summer, there are regularly scheduled ranger led talks and demonstrations at both the Memorial Visitor Center and the Living Historical Farm.

Lodging and camping facilities:

None in park. Motels can be found in nearby Dale and Santa Claus; camping facilities are available at Lincoln State Park, which is adjacent to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

Food/supplies:

Local restaurants and grocery stores.

Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and Opportunities:

A bookstore is located at the Memorial Visitor Center, and is operated by the Eastern National Park and Monument Association.

Accessibility:

The park is generally wheelchair accessible and one wheelchair is available. Portions of the trails may be inaccessible due to weather conditions.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:

Visit and tour the two Memorial Halls at the visitor center; watch the 24 minute movie entitled "Here I Grew Up", about Lincoln's Indiana years; learn about the Lincolns' pioneer life in the museum; walk the Lincoln Boyhood Trail to the Nancy Hanks Lincoln grave site, the Cabin Site Memorial, and the Living Historical Farm; observe demonstrations of pioneer life and skills at the Living Historical Farm; walk the historic Trail of Twelve Stones; and observe plants, wildlife, and birds along the Lincoln Boyhood Nature Trail.

RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:

Reservations for school and other groups are strongly recommended. Arrangements for visits planned for the spring should be made as early as possible. For additional information, contact the park at (812) 937-4541.

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:

Allow a minimum of two hours to visit the Memorial Visitor Center and the Living Historical Farm.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:

Lincoln Day, held each year on the Sunday nearest February 12, consisting of a special program in the Abraham Lincoln Hall, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Nancy Hanks Lincoln grave site. The Indiana Lincoln Festival held each June featuring special demonstrations of pioneer crafts. The Hoosier homecoming, held on the last weekend in October, including a candlelight walk to the Living Historical Farm. December holidays are held on the first Saturday during the month and feature special holiday music and decorations at the Memorial Visitor Center.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:

Lincoln State Park, Colonel William Jones House, Holiday World and St. Meinrad Archabbey.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Write Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, P.O. Box 1816, Lincoln City, IN 47552.

Last Updated:Wednesday, 02-Jul-97 13:06:16
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