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.
Park to be Closed on February 11, 2025, due to Impacts from Winter Storm Harlow. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closed Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to impacts from Winter Storm Harlow.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will operate on a delayed schedule on Saturday, January 19, 2025, and will maintain a partial closure of some areas of the park due to impacts from today’s winter weather. The Birthplace Unit will open at 11:00 a.m. EST. The visitor center, including the museum, theater, bookstore, and restrooms, along with the Memorial Building, will be open and available to visitors.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will operate on a delayed schedule on Saturday, January 11, 2025, and will maintain a partial closure of some areas of the park due to impacts from recent severe winter weather. The Birthplace Unit will open at 11:00 a.m. EST. The visitor center, including the museum, theater, bookstore, and restrooms, along with the Memorial Building, will be open and available to visitors.