Hand dipped candles hanging from wood slat in front of fireplace

Kids Day at the Farm

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Special Event
  • Feb 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM
  • Free
Make plans to spend the day with us and join in the programs at the Living Historical Farm during the 100th Lincoln Day weekend. 
 
The Memorial Visitor Center and Living Historical Farm will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Central Time. 
 
10:00  Candle Making - learn how the pioneers made the candles that would keep away the dark. Dip your own beeswax candle.
Living Historical Farm
 
11:00 & 2:00  Reading with a Ranger - After a ranger reads aloud from a book about Lincoln’s boyhood you can create a craft to take home.
Living Historical Farm
 
1:00  Toy Making - learn about toys pioneer children would make and play with and make one of your own.
Living Historical Farm

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Park in the North parking lot and take the trail on the left to the Living Historical Farm.

Latitude and Longitude 38.120682, -86.996226

Schedule

Date:

Feb 10, 2024

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Central Time Zone

Contact Information

Erin Hilligoss-Volkmann
812-937-4541
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Living History
Tags: pioneer, pioneer chores, pioneer life, living farm, living history, living history talks, farm, farm animals, farm crops, abraham lincoln, lincoln boyhood