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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic SiteA picture of Knob Creek during the Fall
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Activities

BIRTHPLACE UNIT

  • Self-guided and informal ranger led introductory tours of the Visitor Center
  • An fifteen (15) 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 **Note: Natures trails are closed due to storm damage.  
  • 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
Picture of Dedication Ceremony of the Birthplace Memorial Building  

Did You Know?
The Memorial Building was completed in 1911. Design work on the building started in 1907. President William Howard Taft gave the dedication address on November 9, 1911. He was also a member of the Lincoln Farm Association Board of Trustees.

Last Updated: September 10, 2009 at 09:55 EST