News Release

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance

Date: April 16, 2020
Contact: Stacy Humphreys, 270-358-3137

Hodgenville, KY - Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the park's Birthplace Visitors Center and Memorial Building are closed until further notice. All outdoor spaces and hiking trails at the Birthplace Unit and Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek will remain open to provide healthy options for the public to enjoy. 

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at the Abraham Lincoln is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.

The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds ; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick. 

For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness. 

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations. 

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