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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic SiteA picture of landscape behind the Memorial Building at the Birthplace Unit
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Permits
 

Special Use Permits (SUP) are required for all uses and/or activities considered non-traditional i.e., not a customary visit or not related to the legislatively mandated purpose of the park.  Requests for Special Use Permits for such uses and/or activities must be made in writing to the Superintendent at least three working day in advance to allow time for review, permit preparation, and scheduling.
Fees for Special Use Permits, when applicable, must be paid before the special use, event, assembly, or meeting.  Requests may be denied due to the lack of sufficient time to process the request or to protect the park resources.

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Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit
Visitor Center
The Birthplace Visitor Center was completed in
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Children enjoying a story told by a Park Ranger
Fees & Reservations
Find out how to make a group reservation and
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Picture of Knob Creek Farm the Boyhood Home of Abraham Lincoln from 1811 to 1816  

Did You Know?
The Lincoln’s did not own the Knob Creek Farm. They only leased 30 acres of land while trying to establish a clear title to the Sinking Spring Farm.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST