A color photo showing a simple Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, fruits and vegetables.

A Tavern Thanksgiving

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Every week on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 10:00 AM from November 04, 2026 to November 25, 2026
  • Free

Visit the Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center during the month of November for a glimpse back in time to see how Thanksgiving would have been celebrated in the 1930s.

On the days when the Tavern is open, visitors can enjoy seeing a humble table setting of what a traditional 1930s Thanksgiving dinner could have looked like featuring turkey and seasonal fruits and vegetables.  Sit and enjoy music from the 1930s Tavern radio while you enjoy a game of checkers or dominoes.

Abraham Lincoln, who lived at Knob Creek Farm from age 5 to 7, would later go on to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday during the Civil War.

Program is free and no reservations are required.

Fees

Program is Free; no reservations are needed

Location

Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center

Latitude and Longitude 37.611422, -85.638215

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

November 04, 2026 to November 25, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours and 30 minutes

Eastern Standard Time

Contact Information

Stacy Humphreys
270-358-3137
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