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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic SiteA picture of White Snakeroot, the weed that killed Lincoln's mother
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
For Teachers
 
Parks as Classrooms

Visiting Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site is both a learning opportunity and an enjoyable experience. Park rangers and/or park volunteers can work with your class in educating them about the many aspects of Abraham Lincoln's early years here.

 

 

Traveling Trunks

"The trunks are designed so that teachers and students anywhere in the country can receive hands-on educational materials, with lesson plans, on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln."

Lincoln (look alike) talking with school children on Memorial Building steps
Lincoln (look alike) talking with school children
Children have an opportunity to learn more about Lincoln and the Park Service at
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Lincoln's home in Springfield, IL the only house he ever owned
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A picture of the landscape and split rail fence at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek  

Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace was transferred to the National Park Service in 1933. The site was administered by the former Department of War from 1916 to 1933.

Last Updated: April 09, 2008 at 10:41 EST