Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Unit
Visitor Center
Start your tour here.
The Memorial Building is open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm eastern time with a limited viewing area. The Visitor Center and grounds are open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time.
Closed – January 1, November 25 and December 25
Phone – 270-358-3137
Information – Park brochures, directions around the park, and local information
Exhibits – Original Lincoln Family Bible, Lincoln Overview (featuring Genealogy, Birthplace, and Boyhood Home at Knob Creek information), Pioneer Life (featuring Tools, Cookware, and Furniture), Boundary Oak exhibit and much more
Special Programs – Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years, a 15 minute captioned film shows every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour
Educational Bookstore – Books, pins, postcards, magnets, clothing apparel, coloring books, and much more
Available Facilities – Water fountains, restrooms, information desk, and weather reports
Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek
Ranger Station
Start your tour here.
Grounds open daylight hours year-round.
Phone – 502-549-3741
Information – Park brochures, directions around the park, and local information
Special Programs – Radio interpretive message on AM 1540
Exhibits – Wayside exhibits
Available Facilities – Restrooms (in separate building and closed for the season)
The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek will be closed August 3, 2020, to July 31, 2021, due to the Lincoln Tavern Rehabilitation Project.
