A rainbow over the Lincoln Home.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site · IL
Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their economic and social condition. Lincoln’s life was the embodiment of that idea. We know him as the sixteenth president but he was also a spouse, parent, and neighbor who experienced the same hopes, dreams, and challenges of life that are still experienced by many people today.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed Thanksgiving Day; Closed Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day; Closed New Years Day
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available18 activities
Park Name
InfoLincoln Home National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoIL
Phone
Info2174924241
liho_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe Visitor Center is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Here, visitors are able to reserve tickets, get site orientation, and view the park films. The visitor center is your go to place for information and accessibility needs and serves as the location for bathrooms, water refill station, and souvenirs/gifts.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Lincoln Home Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Archeology, Arts + 14 more
Weather Info
InfoTemperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with both intense sun, rainstorms, and thunderstorms. Winter sees c
Getting There
InfoThe Visitor Center is located at 426 South Seventh Street. The 4-block Lincoln Home Neighborhood is open to pedestrians and closed to vehicles.
Location
Info39.7972° N, -89.6451° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website