Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site - Goods & Services (U.S. National Park Service)

Emergencies and First Aid
911 emergency service call system is available in area. Minor first aid is available in the Visitor Center or Ranger Station. Nearest full service hospital is about 22 miles from the park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Lost and Found
Check with the information desk inside the Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit for all lost and/or found items.

Books and Gifts
Eastern National operates a book and gift shop inside the Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit. Purchases may also be made online at http://eparks.com/eparks

Alcohol and/or Drug Policy
Alcohol and/or drugs are not allowed on park property at any time.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Unit

VisitorCenter
Start your tour here.
Open – Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:00 am-4:45 pm (ET) Memorial Day through Labor Day: 8:00 am- 6:45 pm (ET)
Closed – Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Phone – (270)-358-3137

Information – Park brochures, directions around the park, and local information

Exhibits – Original Lincoln Family Bible, Lincoln Overview (featuring Genealogy, Birthplace, and Boyhood Home at Knob Creek information), Pioneer Life (featuring Tools, Cookware, and Furniture), Boundary Oak Interactive (featuring Lincoln and U.S. Timeline), and much more

Special Programs – Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years, an 15 minute film shows every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour

Available Facilities – Water fountain, restrooms, information desk, and weather reports

Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek

Ranger Station
Start your tour here.
Open daylight hours year-round.
Interpretive staff available as follows:
Saturday and Sunday only beginning 1st Saturday in April until Memorial Day: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (ET)
Daily Memorial Day through Labor Day: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Phone – (502) 549-3741

Information – Park brochures, directions around the park, and local information

Special Programs – Radio interpretive message on AM 1540
Exhibits – Wayside exhibits
Available Facilities – Restrooms (in separate building)

There are no commercial Goods or Services (other than the bookstore) available at either park unit. There are a variety of restaurants available in the immediate area. Motels, campgrounds, and a wider variety of restaurants are available in Elizabethtown, KY (15 miles) or Bardstown, KY (28 miles).