National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic SiteA picture of visitors descending the 56 Memorial Building steps
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Support Your Park

Bookstore

If you are looking for information and/or educational items about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War or America's Presidents check out the book store. Books and gifts can be purchased from the Eastern National book store located in the Birthplace Unit's Visitor Center.

 

Volunteers

There are many different ways to support this very special place. One of the easiest and most rewarding is to volunteer. Each year people across the country donate millions of hours to protect and preserve our National Parks. Interested? Just contact the park at 270.358.3137 or e-mail us

If you are interested in volunteering at another park go to:
http://www.nps.gov/volunteer

 

Interagency Pass Program

The new Interagency Pass Program combines the benefits of existing recreation passes from five federal agencies into one comprehensive pass.

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: March 07, 2008 at 10:44 EST