Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

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
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.
Map showing location of park.
Tourism to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace contributes over $23 Million to local economy Report shows visitor spending supports 242 jobs in nearby communities
A new National Park Service report shows that 239,950 visitors to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in 2023 spent $16,070,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 242 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $23,391,000
Tavern to be Closed on September 5th for Safety Stand Down Day at Park
The Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek will be closed on Thursday, September 5, 2024 due to the park’s Safety Stand Down Day.
Six musicians with instruments standing in front of a split rail fence
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace hosts One Lane Bridge for “Bluegrass Traditions” concert at Knob Creek
Press release about a Bluegrass musical performance being held at the Knob Creek site.
HODGENVILLE, Ky – The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closing at 2:00 p.m. (ET) today, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 due to the incoming storms and severe weather. The park will be closing early to protect the safety of both park
The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closing at 2:00 p.m. (ET) today, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 due to the incoming storms and severe weather.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP to Host a Spring Night Sky Program at the Knob Creek Farm
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will host a free Spring Night Sky Program “Starry, Starry Night” at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek on Friday, May 17, 2024.
The Memorial Building surrounded by fall colors
Photo by NPS Photo
The first memorial erected to honor Abraham Lincoln
Photo by NPS Photo
The symbolic birth cabin on the traditional site of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
Photo by NPS Photo
Statue of the Lincoln family in the park's Visitor Center
Photo by NPS Photo