Address: 413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
Phone: +12174924241
Sunday: 9AM–5PM
Monday: 9AM–5PM
Tuesday: 9AM–5PM
Wednesday: 9AM–5PM
Thursday: 9AM–5PM
Friday: 9AM–5PM
Saturday: 9AM–5PM
angel espinosa
A very interesting visit, the guide who took us is really passionate about history, we were very immersed in his stories.
Jared England
This federal government facility does not accept cash. If you want to visit Lincoln's home, you must use your credit/debit card for the $2.00 parking fee. Even though our money has the statement "Good for all debts, public or private", it matters not at this Federal Gov't facility. Most concerning is the credit card processing company that is profiting off of this farce. It's a shame that such policies darken this park.
Alan Brown
We stopped in here on our national park tour that we do. It was amazing it was very well done. The home is well restored and exactly like it was when Lincoln lived there. The staff at the visitor center was friendly and helpful and helped answer all of our questions. The movie is nice to see and well worth the time
Theodore Gritsonis
Cool tour, however we got booted due to a crying baby 🤷 life..
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One of the conditions of the home being made available to the public was that access to it would always be free. That was a requirement from Robert Todd Lincoln himself, the president's eldest and last surviving child.
Supposedly the original transfer of the property from Robert Lincoln stipulated that no charge be made for access to the property. The NPS has continued to honor the original bequest. Pretty great.
An hour?! I've had 2 tours, both lasted less than 30 mins. Great, but short
There is street parking and a lot. You should be able to find something. :-)
Sort of. Tickets are free, but they are first-come-first-served, and they do run out on busy days. You can get your free tix in advance, though.
They are open on memorial day
I don't recall that being mentioned at all at the Lincoln Welcome Center that has a presentation and some other facts and dioramas of the president's life and hometown you might have to dig deeper on your own but you could give that Centre a call the numbers on their website the people there is seemed very knowledgeable about the subject so someone there may have knowledge of that topic
No, the ticket are sold the day it's due
I wish I could give you a forsure answer but its hard to say. Really it all depends on if the cases of covid don't get out of hand again.
The buildings are closed including the information center and bathrooms, but you can still park and walk the little village and see all the homes.
Yes, you can walk around the area. You just can't go into the home. We were there mid-October when everything was closed. There are many signs by the street and the homes with historical facts to read. The area is quite cute!
You can go anywhere at any time in the Lincoln Village, but you can't go inside
If IL is open
It is open everyday except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
I just returned from the Lincoln Tomb and home. It is very high on my list of things I've seen. I've been to the Ford Theater and it is very moving. But, I rate the my visit to Springfield a little bit better.
Fords theater is in Washington DC
Yes, it all depends on how early you get there and how busy they are. We had to wait about a hour and 15 minutes but they did have things to do inside the visitor center. Recommend watching the short films that are playing free of charge.
Free but a donation is expected and there is a fee for parking. And you only get access with a tour.
The movies are around 15 mins long. Photography is fine as long as there is no flash. Lots of great photo opportunities.
The tour is about a half hour from start to finish. There are movies in the visitor center along with some displays.
Its free. But you need to pick up timed ticket at nearby visitor center. They are timed 15 minutes apart and groups of about 15-20 enter Lincoln home at a tme. The tours are guided by knowledgeable park rangers. There is assembly area with benchs near the house. Great experience. -
He was born in Kentucky and spent his early years there. He lived in southern Illinois for awhile. New Salem outside of Springfield is where he spent his early adult life.
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