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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Activities
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BIRTHPLACE UNIT - Self-guided and informal ranger led introductory tours of the Visitor Center
- An eighteen (18) minute movie, “Lincoln: The Kentucky Years” shown every thirty (30) minutes on the hour and half hour
- Self-guided tour of park grounds, including the Memorial Building and Sinking Spring
- Hike the Big Sink Trail approximately one (1) mile, adjacent to the picnic area, with wayside exhibits available to interpret points of interest, brochures available at Visitor Center or take a stroll along the three tenths (.3) mile Boundary Oak Trail, adjacent to the Boundary Oak Site
- Picnic using one of the eighteen (18) picnic tables with accompanying grills situated on concrete pads; a covered pavilion is available on site if needed
- Bird and wildlife watching, check with Information Desk for best times and places
BOYHOOD HOME UNIT AT KNOB CREEK - Staffed daily 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM from Memorial Day until Labor Day
- Hike the strenuous three (3) mile Overlook Trail for a panoramic view of the valley, brochures available at Ranger Station or Visitor Center
- Walk along Knob Creek, through wooded areas or across fields where a young Abraham Lincoln played, toiled and learned. Picnic using one of the eight (8) picnic tables situated on a concrete pad
- Bird and wildlife watching
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Did You Know?
The only President to ever be awarded a patent for an original invention was Abraham Lincoln. The patent, No. 6469, had to do with raising and lowering boats over shoals.
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Last Updated: April 17, 2008 at 15:40 EST |