https://www.nps.gov/abli News releases from Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/american-conservation-experience-ace-trail-crews-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park benefits greatly from the dedication of staff and volunteers who keep the grounds beautiful and accessible. Since July, trail crews from the American Conservation Experience (ACE) have been working diligently to improve the Overlook Trail at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/american-conservation-experience-ace-trail-crews-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/partial-park-closures-due-to-flooding.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:52:00 EST Partial Park Closures due to Flooding https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/partial-park-closures-due-to-flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-have-partial-opening-on-thursday-february-20-2025.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:01:00 EST Park to have Partial Opening on Thursday, February 20, 2025 https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-have-partial-opening-on-thursday-february-20-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-be-closed-on-february-19-2025-due-to-impacts-from-winter-storm-kingston.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:37:00 EST Park to be Closed on February 19, 2025, due to Impacts from Winter Storm Kingston. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-be-closed-on-february-19-2025-due-to-impacts-from-winter-storm-kingston.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-be-closed-on-february-11-2025-due-to-impacts-from-winter-storm-harlow.htm Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:42:00 EST Park to be Closed on February 11, 2025, due to Impacts from Winter Storm Harlow. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closed Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to impacts from Winter Storm Harlow. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-be-closed-on-february-11-2025-due-to-impacts-from-winter-storm-harlow.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-have-partial-opening-on-saturday-january-19-2025.htm Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:40:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will operate on a delayed schedule on Saturday, January 19, 2025, and will maintain a partial closure of some areas of the park due to impacts from today’s winter weather. The Birthplace Unit will open at 11:00 a.m. EST. The visitor center, including the museum, theater, bookstore, and restrooms, along with the Memorial Building, will be open and available to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-have-partial-opening-on-saturday-january-19-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-have-partial-opening-on-saturday-january-11-2025.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:15:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will operate on a delayed schedule on Saturday, January 11, 2025, and will maintain a partial closure of some areas of the park due to impacts from recent severe winter weather. The Birthplace Unit will open at 11:00 a.m. EST. The visitor center, including the museum, theater, bookstore, and restrooms, along with the Memorial Building, will be open and available to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-have-partial-opening-on-saturday-january-11-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-be-closed-on-january-10-2025-due-to-impacts-from-winter-storm-cora.htm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:09:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025, due to impacts from Winter Storm Cora. The National Weather Service forecasters predict the incoming winter storm will impact the area starting around 4:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 and will continue for most of the day. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-be-closed-on-january-10-2025-due-to-impacts-from-winter-storm-cora.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-have-partial-opening-on-tuesday-january-7-2024.htm Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:48:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will have a partial opening on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 with the Birthplace Visitor Center opening at 11:00 a.m. (EST) https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-have-partial-opening-on-tuesday-january-7-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-remain-closed-january-6-2025-due-to-impacts-from-winter-storm-blair.htm Sun, 05 Jan 2025 15:05:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will remain closed Monday, January 6, 2025, due to impacts from Winter Storm Blair. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-remain-closed-january-6-2025-due-to-impacts-from-winter-storm-blair.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-closing-on-january-5-2025-due-to-incoming-winter-storm.htm Sat, 04 Jan 2025 09:10:00 EST Park Closing on January 5, 2025 due to Incoming Winter Storm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-closing-on-january-5-2025-due-to-incoming-winter-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/christmas-closure-2024.htm Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:00 EST Park Closed on December 24-25, 2024 in Observance of Christmas https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/christmas-closure-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/tourism-to-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-2024.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:51:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 239,950 visitors to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in 2023 spent $16,070,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 242 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $23,391,000 https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/tourism-to-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/tavern-to-be-closed-on-september-5th-for-safety-stand-down-day-at-park-2024.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:19:00 EST The Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek will be closed on Thursday, September 5, 2024 due to the park’s Safety Stand Down Day. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/tavern-to-be-closed-on-september-5th-for-safety-stand-down-day-at-park-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-hosts-one-lane-bridge-for-bluegrass-traditions-concert-at-knob-creek-2024.htm Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:28:00 EST Press release about a Bluegrass musical performance being held at the Knob Creek site. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-hosts-one-lane-bridge-for-bluegrass-traditions-concert-at-knob-creek-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/closure-5-8-24.htm Wed, 08 May 2024 07:04:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closing at 2:00 p.m. (ET) today, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 due to the incoming storms and severe weather. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/closure-5-8-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/spring-night-sky-program-2024.htm Fri, 03 May 2024 09:21:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will host a free Spring Night Sky Program “Starry, Starry Night” at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek on Friday, May 17, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/spring-night-sky-program-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/shakespeare-in-the-park-2024.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:31:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is hosting the Louisville-based theatre company, Kentucky Shakespeare, for a live performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on April 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. (EST). https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/shakespeare-in-the-park-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/superintendent-2024.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:00:00 EST ATLANTA – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Joshua Manley as the new superintendent for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Hodgenville, Kentucky, effective April 7. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/superintendent-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2024-spring-schedule.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:06:00 EST Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will start the Spring Program and Tour schedule. This schedule of programs and tours will remain in effect, daily until Friday, May 24, 2024. All programs are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2024-spring-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-s-215th-birthday-celebration.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:21:00 EST Join park staff from the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 10:00 a. m. (EST) for the park’s annual wreath laying presentation and from 6:00 p. m. to 7:30 p. m. (EST) for a Memorial Building lighting event recognizing the 215th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-s-215th-birthday-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-ranger-speaker-series-2024.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2023 04:57:00 EST Join National Park Service Rangers from the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace in 2024 for the speaker series “Our Park Stories.” Rangers will share stories of their experiences and history of parks they have worked in the past and have special, personal connections to. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-ranger-speaker-series-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/remove-ash-trees-surrounding-sinking-spring.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:53:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will remove six ash trees surrounding the Sinking Spring site the week of December 4, 2023. Infected with the Emerald Ash Borer, these trees have developed structural defects and will be removed to provide a safe environment. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/remove-ash-trees-surrounding-sinking-spring.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/a-new-birth-of-freedom.htm Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:39:00 EST Join park staff from the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (EST) for a "New Birth of Freedom", a Memorial Building lighting event recognizing the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. Living historian Whit McMahan will be depicting Abraham Lincoln and will read the address and provide inspiration and background on the speech at 8:20 p.m. (EST), the Kentucky Home Guard Band will be providing accompanying music, and Chief of Interpretation Stacy Humphreys will provide opening and closing remarks. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/a-new-birth-of-freedom.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-great-american-outdoors-act.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:47:00 EST A project to restore split rail fencing at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Camp Nelson National Monument will begin on October 23, 2023. The project, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (GAOA LRF), will team young people with experienced mentors to replace fence lines in and around the parks to help preserve the historic landscape and designate property lines and boundaries. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-great-american-outdoors-act.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-presenter-series-norman.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:55:00 EST Our third presenter of the year, Dr. Matthew Norman, will continue the 2023 presenter series, “Lincoln In Historical Memory”, on Saturday, October 14th at 12:00 p.m. (EDT). This free program will take place at the Larue County Public Library located near the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-presenter-series-norman.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/fall-night-sky-program-2023.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:38:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will host the Fall Night Sky Program “Starry, Starry Night” at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek on Friday, October 13, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/fall-night-sky-program-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-day-of-remembrance-in-honor-of-the-22nd-anniversary-of-9-11-terrorist-attacks.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:23:00 EST Please join Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in observing the 22nd anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on Monday, September 11, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-day-of-remembrance-in-honor-of-the-22nd-anniversary-of-9-11-terrorist-attacks.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/economic-contributions-2023.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:17:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 265,707 visitors to the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in 2022 spent $17,545,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 266 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $25,544,000. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/economic-contributions-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/one-lane-bridge-2023-concert.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:25:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will host local band One Lane Bridge on Friday, August 11, 2023 for a “Bluegrass Traditions” concert at the Knob Creek Tavern at 6:00 p.m. (EST) https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/one-lane-bridge-2023-concert.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-speaker-dr-john-barr.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:16:00 EST Our second presenter of the year, Dr. John Barr, will continue the 2023 presenter series, “Lincoln In Historical Memory”, on Saturday, August 19th at 12:00 p.m. EST. This free program will take place at the Larue County Public Library located near the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-speaker-dr-john-barr.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-hold-public-meeting-for-ash-tree-removal-at-sinking-spring.htm Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:04:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will hold a public meeting concerning the removal of ash trees surrounding the Sinking Spring site. The meeting will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (EST) at the Birthplace Unit Visitor Center located at 2995 Lincoln Farm Road in Hodgenville. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-hold-public-meeting-for-ash-tree-removal-at-sinking-spring.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/-blow-ye-trumpet-blow-celebrating-freedom-and-juneteenth-at-the-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-2023.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:22:00 EST On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be celebrating its annual Juneteenth Observance. The programs for this observance are free and will be held at the Birthplace Visitor Center and grounds. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/-blow-ye-trumpet-blow-celebrating-freedom-and-juneteenth-at-the-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/kids-discovery-days-2023-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:15:00 EST These family centered events will feature fun interactive hands-on activities to explore history, art, and the outdoors. The activities are designed for young people ages 5 – 12. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/kids-discovery-days-2023-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/kid-s-discovery-days-2023-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm Tue, 16 May 2023 06:55:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is hosting three Kids’ Discovery Days this summer at the Birthplace Unit. These family centered events will feature fun interactive hands-on activities to explore history, art, and the outdoors. The activities are designed for young people ages 5 – 12. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/kid-s-discovery-days-2023-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-to-host-a-spring-night-sky-program-at-the-knob-creek-farm.htm Tue, 02 May 2023 16:49:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will host the Spring Night Sky Program “Starry, Starry Night” at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek on Friday, May 12, 2023. The visitor center will open at 7:30 p.m. (ET), and night sky themed activities will be available. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-to-host-a-spring-night-sky-program-at-the-knob-creek-farm.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/jr-ranger-day-2023.htm Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:15:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be culminating National Park week with our Jr. Ranger Day Celebration! All children and their families are invited to take part in the fun at our drop-in activity tents. You can stop by anytime on April 29th from 12:00 p.m. (ET) to 4:00 p.m. (ET) to play educational games and celebrate Jr. Ranger Day. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/jr-ranger-day-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-prom.htm Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:54:00 EST Flowers and trees blooming at the park mean prom season and senior graduation is right around the corner! Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is proud to be a traditional location for senior and prom photos. Staff send our graduating seniors a salute for their hard work and a hope for a fun and safe prom evening. The Park welcomes students and their families to come and make the park part of their memory. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-prom.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-shakespeare-in-the-parks.htm Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:44:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is hosting the Louisville-based theatre company, Kentucky Shakespeare, for a live performance of Hamlet on April 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (ET). https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-shakespeare-in-the-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-presenter-series.htm Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:50:00 EST The first presenter of the year, Todd Van Beck, will kick off the 2023 presenter series, “Lincoln in Historical Memory”, on Friday, April 21, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT). This free program will take place at the Abraham Birthplace National Historical Park Visitor Center Auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-presenter-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-care-day-2023.htm Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:38:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will host the second annual Park Care Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET)  https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-care-day-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-park-care-day.htm Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:20:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will host the second annual Park Care Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET) https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2023-park-care-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/meditation-basics-workshop-2023.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:30:00 EST Come join Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park at Larue County Library for a meditation workshop. The event will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, and is hosted by the National Park Service as part of their Wellness Programming. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/meditation-basics-workshop-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/knob-creek-tavern-visitor-center-to-open-for-the-2023-season.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:15:00 EST The Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center will be open to welcome visitors this spring at the Kentucky Boyhood Home Unit, part of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park for the 2023 season. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/knob-creek-tavern-visitor-center-to-open-for-the-2023-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-clean-up-day.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:07:00 EST Park volunteers will assist raking and picking up tree debris and limbs from last week’s storm. Park staff have been busy all week clearing trails and removing large trees that fell in visitor areas. It is estimated that the storm work will take weeks before it is completely cleared. As the park prepares for the mowing season, removing tree limbs and debris will ensure safety of staff and visitor and assist the care of the landscape. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-clean-up-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-closed-due-to-impending-storm.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:04:00 EST HODGENVILLE, Ky – The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closed on Friday, December 23, and Saturday, December 24, 2022 due to the impending snow and ice expected. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-closed-due-to-impending-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/memorial-building-illumination.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:23:00 EST On Saturday, November 19th 2022 the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will host its annual Gettysburg Address Anniversary Memorial Building Illumination. Join park staff as we observe the 159th anniversary of the delivery of the Gettysburg Address. This program is free and will occur outside the Memorial Building on the Birthplace grounds. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/memorial-building-illumination.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-knob-creek-tavern-one-year-anniversary-ribbon-cutting-event.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:23:00 EST “Fall is the time when we bring in the harvest and express our gratitude for gifts given. One of those gifts given by members of this community to the nation, was the preservation of Lincoln’s Kentucky Boyhood Home at Knob Creek. On October 8th we will celebrate the great Lincoln story and Kentucky’s opening chapters that sowed the seeds of his greatness. I hope you will join us for an exciting celebration at the farm,” said Catherine Bragaw, park Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-knob-creek-tavern-one-year-anniversary-ribbon-cutting-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/promise-of-freedom-series-october.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:24:00 EST The 2022 presenter series, The Promise of Freedom, is pleased to host superintendents Catherine Bragaw (Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park), Ernie Price (Camp Nelson National Monument) and Dawn Davis (Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument) from three National Park Service sites in Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/promise-of-freedom-series-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-observes-national-trail-day-by-holding-ribbon-cutting.htm Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:35:00 EST In honor of National Trail Day, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park held a ribbon cutting event at the newly improved Knob Creek Backcountry Trail at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek on Friday, June 3, 2022. Representatives from the park, the Student Conservation Association, and Knob Creek Conservancy were in attendance for the event. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-observes-national-trail-day-by-holding-ribbon-cutting.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/shakespeare-in-the-park-visits-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm Mon, 02 May 2022 06:21:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is hosting the Louisville-based theatre company, Kentucky Shakespeare, for a live performance of Julius Caesar on May 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. (ET). https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/shakespeare-in-the-park-visits-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-care-day-2022.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:05:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP Seeks Volunteers for Park Care Day! Are you good with planting seeds? Do you know your way around a garden? Can you operate power tools? Well, we have a job for you! https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-care-day-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/graduating-seniors-and-prom-attendees.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:38:00 EST HODGENVILLE, Ky – Flowers and trees blooming at the park mean prom season and senior graduation is right around the corner!  Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is proud to be a traditional location for senior and prom photos. Staff send our graduating seniors a salute for their hard work and a hope for a fun and safe prom evening.  The Park welcomes students and their families to come and make the park part of their memory. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/graduating-seniors-and-prom-attendees.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/he-belongs-to-the-ages.htm Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:46:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will observe the assassination of Abraham Lincoln with an evening event on April 14th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and a special presentation on Saturday April 16th at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Memorial Building will don 19th century mourning cloth and be illuminated with white light for the evening program. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/he-belongs-to-the-ages.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2022-parks-and-pages-book-club-announced.htm Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:21:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park invites you to read and discuss a book with park rangers through their book club “Parks & Pages” in 2022. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2022-parks-and-pages-book-club-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/-a-new-birth-of-freedom-living-historian-larry-elliott-to-read-the-gettysburg-address-at-park.htm Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:15:00 EST President Abraham Lincoln, as portrayed by living historian Larry Elliott, will read the Gettysburg Address at the park https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/-a-new-birth-of-freedom-living-historian-larry-elliott-to-read-the-gettysburg-address-at-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-knob-creek-tavern-open-doors-event.htm Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:06:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace will hold an open doors event for the Knob Creek Tavern https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-knob-creek-tavern-open-doors-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/-shakespeare-in-the-parks-visits-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm Thu, 20 May 2021 08:37:00 EST Kentucky Shakespeare will perform Romeo and Juliet in the park https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/-shakespeare-in-the-parks-visits-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abli-news-release-04082021.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:06:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will observe National Jr. Ranger Day on Saturday, April 17, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abli-news-release-04082021.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abli-news-release-0052021.htm Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:18:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will hold a special observance, “Now He Belongs to the Ages” in memory of the 156th anniversary of the assassination and passing of President Abraham Lincoln. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abli-news-release-0052021.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abli-news-release-032521.htm Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:41:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will reopen the Birthplace Visitor Center on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 to the public. Normal hours of operation will resume. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abli-news-release-032521.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abli-news-01-07-21.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:58:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will undertake a project to install a new fire suppression system within the Birthplace Visitor Center starting on January 21, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abli-news-01-07-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/explore-the-civil-war-beyond-the-battlefield-with-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-park-rangers.htm Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:42:00 EST Explore the Civil War, Beyond the Battlefield with Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Park Rangers https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/explore-the-civil-war-beyond-the-battlefield-with-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-park-rangers.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-begin-knob-creek-tavern-rehabilitation.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:43:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will begin rehabilitation of the Knob Creek Tavern https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-begin-knob-creek-tavern-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/economic-benefits.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:56:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 238,225 visitors to the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in 2019 spent $14,169,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 210 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $19,136,000 https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-undertake-pavement-preservation-project.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:18:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will undertake a pavement preservation project at the park. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-undertake-pavement-preservation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:26:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/virtual-memorial-tribute.htm Sat, 21 Mar 2020 05:51:00 EST Memorial Day 2020 https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/virtual-memorial-tribute.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-host-octivities.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:43:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP is hosting "Octivities" on Saturday, October 26, 2019, starting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The fall-themed activities will include a paper mask making activity, a paint-your-own pumpkin activity and pioneer games. All materials will be provided free of charge and the event will continue throughout the day while supplies last. Visitors are also encouraged to bring their own pumpkin to decorate and paints will be provided. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-host-octivities.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/rug-braiding-class-at-the-park.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2019 06:44:00 EST The park will be conducting a free rug braiding class each Saturday of the month of February https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/rug-braiding-class-at-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-plans-for-power-outage.htm Mon, 18 Jun 2018 05:13:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will be conducting a planned power outage of the park's Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-plans-for-power-outage.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/memorial-building-floor-cleaning-and-closure-at-the-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:18:00 EST The Memorial Building will have limited access due to floor cleaning and waxing. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/memorial-building-floor-cleaning-and-closure-at-the-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-junior-ranger-day-at-the-park.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2018 05:58:00 EST The park will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at the park. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-junior-ranger-day-at-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-training-offered-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp.htm Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:51:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is offering training for new volunteers at the park. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-training-offered-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/public-meeting-held-for-knob-creek-tavern-exhibits.htm Thu, 15 Feb 2018 06:47:00 EST A public meeting will be held for the planning of the Knob Creek Tavern exhibits. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/public-meeting-held-for-knob-creek-tavern-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-fall-park-hours.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2017 05:24:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park announces park hours for the fall https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-fall-park-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-training-with-the-national-park-service.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2017 06:46:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will conduct training for volunteers interested in working for the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-training-with-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/night-sky-program-at-knob-creek-boyhood-home-unit.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2017 06:25:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will present a Night Sky Program at the Knob Creek Boyhood Home Unit. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/night-sky-program-at-knob-creek-boyhood-home-unit.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-announces-summer-program-schedule.htm Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:33:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park has announced its summer program schedule for 2017 https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-announces-summer-program-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-returns-to-summer-park-hours.htm Thu, 25 May 2017 06:37:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP returns to summer park hours on Monday, May 29, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-returns-to-summer-park-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-host-kentucky-down-under.htm Mon, 15 May 2017 05:40:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will host Kentucky Down Under on Saturday, May 20, 2017, who will provide an animal program. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-host-kentucky-down-under.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-junior-ranger-day.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2017 08:43:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day by conducting events throughout the day on Saturday, April 22. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/memorial-building-stairs-closure-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp.htm Sat, 01 Apr 2017 06:45:00 EST The Memorial Building stairs at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace will be closed for repairs beginning April 3, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/memorial-building-stairs-closure-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-with-the-national-park-service.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2017 03:31:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will conduct a volunteer training at the park. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-with-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-host-wreath-laying-for-lincoln-birthday.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2017 03:15:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will host a wreath-laying for the 208th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-host-wreath-laying-for-lincoln-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/construction-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:30:00 EST Construction to repair the foundation of the park Visitor Center is currently in progress. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/construction-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:07:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP has launched the second year of Every Kid in a Park Pass. Fourth Graders and their families are eligible for a free Access to Public Lands and Waters Nationwide Pass https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-returns-to-regular-park-hours.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:41:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will return to regular park hours https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-returns-to-regular-park-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/celebrating-100-years-with-president-woodrow-wilson.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:21:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service with President Woodrow Wilson in attendance. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/celebrating-100-years-with-president-woodrow-wilson.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-invites-everyone-to-find-your-park-during-the-centennial-birthday-month.htm Sat, 06 Aug 2016 11:05:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park invites everyone to #FindYourPark during the National Park Service Centennial Birthday Month! https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-invites-everyone-to-find-your-park-during-the-centennial-birthday-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/public-meeting-on-kc-exhibits.htm Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:03:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will hold a public meeting on proposed Knob Creek exhibits https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/public-meeting-on-kc-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/celebrating-100-years-lincoln-farm-as-a-national-park-1916-to-2016.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:36:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be celebrating its 100th birthday the weekend of July 16 and 17, 2016 https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/celebrating-100-years-lincoln-farm-as-a-national-park-1916-to-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-hold-events-for-junior-ranger-day.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2016 05:44:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will be holding events at the park for Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 23. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-hold-events-for-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-park-service-launches-kentucky-national-park-pentathlon.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2016 05:31:00 EST The National Park Service has launched a Kentucky National Park Pentathlon in recognition of the five national parks in Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-park-service-launches-kentucky-national-park-pentathlon.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-host-special-event-for-birthday-of-abraham-lincoln.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2016 06:27:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will host several special events to mark the 207th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-host-special-event-for-birthday-of-abraham-lincoln.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-announces-2015-summer-program-schedule.htm Sat, 23 May 2015 10:56:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park has announces its 2015 summer program schedule https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-announces-2015-summer-program-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/Tourism-to-Abraham-Lincoln-Birthplace-Creates-Over-13-Million-in-Economic-Benefit.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:15:00 EST Tourism to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace creates over 13 million in economic benefit to local area. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/Tourism-to-Abraham-Lincoln-Birthplace-Creates-Over-13-Million-in-Economic-Benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/Find-Your-Park-at-Abraham-Lincoln-Birthplace-during-National-Park-Week.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 05:51:00 EST Find Your Park at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP during National Park Week, April 18 to 26. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/Find-Your-Park-at-Abraham-Lincoln-Birthplace-during-National-Park-Week.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2015-bells-across-the-land.htm Thu, 05 Feb 2015 09:20:00 EST Appomattox Court House National Historical Park will commemorate the historic meeting between Generals Grant and Lee at Appomattox Court House that led to the surrender of Lee's Confederate army https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2015-bells-across-the-land.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-announces-volunteer-training.htm Thu, 29 Jan 2015 04:53:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park announces dates for Volunteer Training https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-announces-volunteer-training.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/boyhood-home-unit-closed-for-construction.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2014 05:24:00 EST The Boyhood Home Unit of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP is closed for construction. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/boyhood-home-unit-closed-for-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-create-new-foundation-document.htm Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:28:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will create a new Foundation Document for the park. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-create-new-foundation-document.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/nps-breaks-ground-for-facility-improvements-at-knob-creek.htm Sat, 18 Oct 2014 05:20:00 EST The National Park Service will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for facility improvements at Knob Creek https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/nps-breaks-ground-for-facility-improvements-at-knob-creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-returns-to-regular-park-hours.htm Mon, 01 Sep 2014 07:01:00 EST Starting Tuesday, September 2, 2014, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will return to the regular park hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET at the Birthplace Unit. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-returns-to-regular-park-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-adopts-regulation-prohibiting-unmanned-aircraft.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 06:42:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park adopts a new regulation prohibiting unmanned aircraft in the park https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-adopts-regulation-prohibiting-unmanned-aircraft.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-creates-local-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:30:00 EST Tourism to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park creates over $9 million in economic benefit and supports 134 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-creates-local-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2014-summer-schedule.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2014 07:17:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park has announced the 2014 Summer Schedule for Programs and Tours https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2014-summer-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/blight-resistant-chestnut-trees-to-grace-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-landscape.htm Sun, 11 May 2014 05:24:00 EST On May 17, 2014, twenty blight resistant trees will be planted at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park picnic area. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/blight-resistant-chestnut-trees-to-grace-abraham-lincoln-birthplace-landscape.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-national-historical-park-to-host-preview-screening-at-state-theater-in-elizabethtown.htm Sun, 16 Mar 2014 10:26:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Eastern National will host a free sneak preview screening event at the Historic State Theater in Elizabethtown. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-national-historical-park-to-host-preview-screening-at-state-theater-in-elizabethtown.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2014-lincolns-birthday.htm Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:45:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace will host special events on Lincoln's Birthday https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2014-lincolns-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/usda-peoples-garden-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2013 05:50:00 EST Local students participate in the harvest of the People's Garden at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/usda-peoples-garden-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-national-historical-park-reopens-to-visitors.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2013 05:21:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Reopens to Visitors https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-national-historical-park-reopens-to-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-park-service-helps-teachers-make-learning-fun-and-relevant.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:18:00 EST National Park Service launched a new online service for teachers that brings America's national parks into neighborhood classrooms. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-park-service-helps-teachers-make-learning-fun-and-relevant.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-training.htm Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:03:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP announces additional dates for more volunteer training classes. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/volunteer-training.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-begin-construction-of-new-picnic-pavilion.htm Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:39:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park to begin construction on the new picnic pavilion https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-to-begin-construction-of-new-picnic-pavilion.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-seeks-volunteers-for-clean-up-day.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:59:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP seeks volunteers to help clean up the park for Clean-Up Day https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-seeks-volunteers-for-clean-up-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/lincoln-birthplace-benefits-local-economy.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:34:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park creates over $6,000,000 in local economic benefit. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/lincoln-birthplace-benefits-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-national-historical-park-named-national-park-getaway.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:16:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park named National Park Getaway https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-national-historical-park-named-national-park-getaway.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/lincoln-birthplace-to-update-and-improve-picnic-area.htm Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:35:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is making changes and improvements to one of the park's picnic areas. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/lincoln-birthplace-to-update-and-improve-picnic-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-announces-temporary-closing-of-birthplace-picnic-pavilion.htm Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:33:00 EST The picnic pavilion at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP is temporarily closed to public use until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-announces-temporary-closing-of-birthplace-picnic-pavilion.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-to-host-gilder-lehrman-exhibit.htm Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:48:00 EST Temporary exhibit will be open from July 24, 2011 to September 5, 2011. All events at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-birthplace-nhp-to-host-gilder-lehrman-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/lincoln-birthplace-celebrates-july-4th.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:49:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park celebrates July 4th https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/lincoln-birthplace-celebrates-july-4th.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/extended-summer-hours.htm Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park announces extended summer hours for the park https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/extended-summer-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-rehabilitation-of-historic-lincoln-tavern.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP has announced historic preservation work on Sinking Spring and Plaza Basin https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-rehabilitation-of-historic-lincoln-tavern.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/acting-superintendent.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Gail Bishop of Gulf Islands National Seashore appointed as Acting Superintendent of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/acting-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/release-of-the-environmental-assessment-for-rehabilitation-of-historic-lincoln-taver.htm Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Environmental Assessment for Rehabilitation of Historic Lincoln Tavern https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/release-of-the-environmental-assessment-for-rehabilitation-of-historic-lincoln-taver.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2009-2010-holiday-closures.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2009 and Friday, January 1, 2010 https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2009-2010-holiday-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-preview-new-ken-burns-television-series.htm Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Park to present a sneak and peek previews of Ken Burns new television series, The National Parks: America's Best Idea. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/park-to-preview-new-ken-burns-television-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/labor-day-celebration.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Labor Day Celebration, Monday, September 7. Music and Living History Presentation. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/labor-day-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/name-change.htm Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site's name had officially been changed to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/name-change.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-bicentennial-update-2-11-2009.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Update on the celebration of Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-bicentennial-update-2-11-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-bicentennial-celebration-set-for-february-12.htm Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Kentucky will take a place in the spot-light on Thursday, February 12, at the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration. This ceremony is part of a two year commemoration of Lincoln’s 200th birthday. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/abraham-lincoln-bicentennial-celebration-set-for-february-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/new-park-film.htm Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:55:00 EST Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years will premier in honor of the 2009 bicentennial celebration. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/new-park-film.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/restoration-of-lincoln-boyhood-home-cabin.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Restoration of Lincoln's Boyhood Home Cabin at the Knob Creek Farm is now in progress. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/restoration-of-lincoln-boyhood-home-cabin.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/summer-programming.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Special programs to take place at the park during the summer of 2008. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/summer-programming.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-park-day-2008.htm Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:38:00 EST On Saturday, April 5, 2008, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site will join history buffs and preservationists in association with the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) to help clean and restore America’s priceless battlefields, cemeteries and memorials. The nationwide effort –dubbed Park Day–is underwritten with a grant from The History Channel. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/national-park-day-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/wildflower-and-bird-hike.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Spring is here! Join us on April 12, 2008 for a ranger-led wildflower and bird hike. Louisville's Beckham Bird Club will join us. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/wildflower-and-bird-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/spring-programming.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Come join park staff for ranger-led tours which will offer visitors a deeper insight into the Lincoln family's frontier years and how this helped shape the character of our future presidents April 5th. Free! https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/spring-programming.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2008-junior-ranger-day.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST Join us for the 2008 Junior Ranger Day! Exciting activities are planned for all youngsters interested in becoming National Park Service Junior Rangers. Earn a special Junior Ranger Day patch. Free! https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/2008-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/americanchestnuttrees.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Join with us in celebrating the return of the American chestnut tree to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. Several large trees will be planted on site and a reception will follow. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/americanchestnuttrees.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/walk-through-lincoln-life.htm Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST A day filled with educational programs that will allow children K - 5 to interact with interpreters and learn how life might have been for young Abraham Lincoln growing up in the early 19th Century. https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/walk-through-lincoln-life.htm https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/living-history-program.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for a look at women's life in the early 19th Century. Programs are given on Saturday afternoons beginning at 1:00 pm until 3:30 pm (ET). https://www.nps.gov/abli/learn/news/living-history-program.htm