News Release

Park to be Closed on February 19, 2025, due to Impacts from Winter Storm Kingston

News Release Date: February 18, 2025
Contact: Stacy Humphreys, 270-217-2334

HODGENVILLE, Ky – Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closed Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to impacts from Winter Storm Kingston.  

This closure includes the following:

• Birthplac­­e Unit – Complete closure
  • Main entrance gate, Visitor Center and parking lot, trails, restrooms, Memorial Building
  • Picnic Area, parking lot, shelter, restrooms, and trails
  • Maintenance facility, and park headquarters/administrative offices
• Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek – Complete closure
  • Main entrance gates, parking lot, grounds, and trails
  • (The Knob Creek Tavern is closed for the season, so this closure does not impact its operation.)

The closure will remain in place until the winter storm conditions have passed, and the park’s grounds, roads, and trails have been inspected for safety. 

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