• Inside the Lincoln Sitting Room

    Lincoln Home

    National Historic Site Illinois

Management

Lincoln Home National Historic Site, under the guidance of the National Park Service, preserves and manages unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the historic Lincoln Home and surrounding four-block neighborhood for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

 
Lyon House
Lyon House, Park Administrative Offices
NPS Photo
  • Visit the Lincoln Home virtual exhibit. Visit the Lincoln Home virtual exhibit.

    Take a peek into the collections at Lincoln Home.

  • Virtual Tour of the Lincoln Home Virtual Tour of the Lincoln Home

    See photos of each room

Did You Know?

Photo of President Lincoln with beard

In 1860, eleven-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to Lincoln suggesting he grow a beard to “look a great deal better.”  Lincoln  met Bedell on his way to Washington, giving her a hearty kiss to thank her for her idea. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Illinois