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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
For Teachers
 
Parks as Classrooms

 

Learning Opportunities

Visiting Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park  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. Click here for reservation information.

 

 

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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Read more about the life of Abraham Lincoln
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A picture of Robert Todd Lincoln  

Did You Know?
Only one of Abraham’s and Mary Todd Lincoln’s sons lived to adulthood. The Lincoln’s had four sons Robert, Edward, William, and Thomas. Robert Todd lived to be 83 years old.

Last Updated: April 14, 2009 at 15:40 EST