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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Picture of emancipated Women at Follers House Cumberland Landing, Va 1862
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
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Volunteers enjoying a small token of the park's appreciation of their work

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Volunteers enjoy a small token of the park's appreciation for the work and contribution they make to the park.

Volunteer at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

You can learn new skills, teach others, stay active and involved. Volunteers at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace help preserve and maintain the diverse cultural and historical resources of the park for today's visitors, as well as helping to preserve the same resources for future generations. Volunteers can play a vital role in making sure visitors enjoy their experience in the park by helping out. The park has several areas where volunteers can make a different in the park's operation and visitors satisfaction:

  • Interpretation - staff information desk, greeting visitors, answering questions.
  • Living History Interpretation - assist with special interpretive programs and events throughout the year (early American crafts and demonstrations) 
  • Gardener - care for the historical garden at Lincoln Boyhood Home

Volunteer opportunities at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace are as diverse as the cultural and historical resources of the park

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Special! Someone with a green thumb to help in the park's garden at Knob Creek during the spring and summer months 
  • Interpretation - staff information desk in Visitor Center

To volunteer call the park's Volunteer Coordinator at (270) 358-3137

Other volunteer opportunities are available nationwide at http://www.nps.gov/volunteer

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A picture of the landscape and split rail fence at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek

Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace was transferred to the National Park Service in 1933. The site was administered by the former Department of War from 1916 to 1933.

Last Updated: September 11, 2011 at 14:01 MST