Scavenger Hunt: Where's Abe's Hat?

Magnifying glass and patch on the grass at the base of a tree.

NPS/ VIP M. Caudill

How It Works:

• Use the clues to find 9 hidden locations around the park.
• At each spot, take a selfie or a photo that proves you found it.
• When you’ve found all 9, return to the Birthplace Visitor Center or the Knob
Creek Tavern and show your photos to a ranger or volunteer.
• Get your prize!

Photo Guidelines

• One photo per location is required.
• Be in the photo or photograph the landmark clearly.
• Ensure the location is identifiable in each image.

Tips for Your Journey
• Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
• Respect the trails and stay on designated paths.
• Do not disturb wildlife or touch fragile exhibits.
• The total hunt takes around 3 hours depending on pace.

This event is designed to be done from May 24-26, 2025
If you complete this outside visitor center hours and wish to get your prize, please e-mail us and attach your pictures.

HINTS

Birthplace Unit
1. “I stand at the gateway where stories begin, with exhibits and films that draw you in. Find me where the journey starts, and your adventure shall commence.”

2. “A path of wood, smooth and wide, leading to where Lincoln’s legacy resides. Along this way, your journey’s guide, your next clue waits by history’s side.”

3. “A granite shrine to honor the past, where Lincoln’s legacy is steadfast. Inside, a cabin stands encased, where history’s echoes are embraced.”

4. “On a trail where history’s footsteps tread, past trees that have stories to be said. Near the sign where the tulip poplar stands, your next clue rests in nature’s hands.”

Picnic Area
5. “Where families gather and meals are shared, amidst the trees, nature’s beauty declared. Find the spot where rest is near, and your next clue will soon appear.”

6. “Some say whiskey, others say hoe cakes—corn was key to all frontier stakes. Where a picture of kernels and history combine, Look close by where roots and stories intertwine.”

Boyhood Home Unit
7. “In a cabin of logs, history resides, where tales of Lincoln’s youth abides. Seek the place where past meets present, and your next clue is ever so pleasant.”

8. “A creek that witnessed a fall so true, where young Lincoln’s life took a view. By its waters, your clue is near, where history’s ripples are clear.”

9. “In a field where scouts once stood, near a sign that marks their brotherhood. Your final clue lies in this space, where nature and history interlace.”