"There I Grew Up..." A. Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln spent fourteen years of his life and grew from youth into manhood (1816-1830) on this Southern Indiana soil. Many of the character traits and moral values that made Abraham one of the world's most respected leaders were formed and nurtured here. His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, is buried on a wooded knoll in the park.
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Celebrating our First 50 Years
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. "1962 Days" begin July 7 with food, music, classic car show, games and fun.
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Hands-on Workshops at the Farm
Learn about crops and farm techniques Thomas Lincoln likely used on his Indiana farm in the 1820s. Apr 7, May 5, Aug 11, Sept 22, Oct 13 & Nov 3.
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Be a Junior Ranger
Participating in the Junior Ranger program allows children and their families an opportunity to explore, learn and protect their national parks.
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The Boyhood Days of Abraham Lincoln
Among the more outstanding features of the park are the five sculptured panels of the Memorial Building. They are the work of E.H. Daniels.
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Did You Know?
The memorial landscape design was conceived of by noted landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. He envisioned a memorial of strength and simplicity, sentiment and reason. He wanted the memorial to remain simple, so as not to overwhelm the "familiar associations" of the area with the Lincolns.