Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Adopts Regulation Prohibiting Unmanned Aircraft

Date: July 25, 2014
Contact: Bill Justice, 270-358-3137

Hodgenville, Kentucky - Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park has adopted a regulation prohibiting the launching, landing or operating of unmanned aircraft within the boundaries of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. This regulation has been adopted to preserve the memorial nature of the park, to prevent conflicts with other park uses, and to ensure the safety of the visiting public. This release serves at public notice for this action.

The regulation and the justifications for its adoption at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace can be found on the park website: https://www.nps.gov/abli/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm

For more information on the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, visit the park's website at: https://www.nps.gov/abli or the park Facebook page at: https://facebook.com/LincolnBirthplaceNPS.