Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President. The 200-acre wooded park includeds; the Thomas Lincoln living historical farm; the gravesite of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, Abraham's mother; and the Memorial Visitor Center, with a museum, auditorium, bookshop, special exhibits and information services. Hiking trails are also available.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| X | Film(s) |
| X | Slide Program(s) |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| X | Auditorium/Meeting Room |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Visitor Center is open year round. Farm is open May 1 - Sept 30 |
| Days of The Week Open: | Sunday - Saturday` |
| Site Hours: | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $2 per person, max of $4 per family. Children under 17 are free |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Groups larger than 50 should be divided |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Accessible trails and facilities |
| Other Services Available: | Close-captioned film available. Accessible trails and facilities. Two and one-half miles of trails. |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| X | Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| X | List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | ||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Living History when farm is open, off-site programs |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | No |
| Annually recurring events: | Lincoln Day (Lincoln's Birthday Celebration), National Park Week |
| Site location: | IN 162, 2 miles west of Gentryville |
| Organization administering the site: | Dept of Interior, National Park Service |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 1816 Lincoln City, IN 47552 |
| Phone: | (812) 937-4541 |
| Fax: | (812) 937-9929 |
| Email: | libe_superintendent@nps.gov |
| Web site: | http://www.nps.gov/libo/ |
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