Inaugural Event Information

Event and Shuttle Information

On February 12, 2008 the following events will be taking place at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site and at locations in Hodgenville and Elizabethtown, KY:

  • "Color Guard Flag Ceremony and Wreath Laying"
    8:00 am on the square in Hodgenville
  • "Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Inaugural Event"
    The official kick-off event for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration will begin at 10:30. Public is invited. For additional infomation on the Inaugural Event click here.
  • "Annual Lincoln Days Luncheon"
    Luncheon will begin at 1:30 pm at the Abraham Lincoln School in Hodgenville. Tickets are available by calling 270-358-8710.
  • "Kentucky's Lincoln Heritage Trail"
    The Governor of Kentucky will unveil the first of many Historic Markers that will be located along the Lincoln Heritage Trail. Unveiling will take place at 3:00 pm on the square in downtown Hodgenville.
  • The City of Hodgenville invites everyone to Lincoln birthday party. Birthday cake and other goodies will be available on the square immediately after the unveiling.

Shuttle Information

Buses will run between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm on February 12, 2008, and will travel to and from Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS from the following parking locations:

LaRue County High, Middle and Intermediate School Parking Lots located on 31E

Buses will carry passengers from parking areas to Inaugural Event and downtown Hodgenville. Buses will run a continuous loop throughout the day until 4:30 pm.

Last updated: April 14, 2015

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748

Phone:

270 358-3137

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