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Lincoln Day Weekend - Living Historical Farm Staffed

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Special Event
  • Feb 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM
  • Free

Park rangers and volunteers in pioneer clothing demonstrate farm life at the re-created homestead. It is located on four of the original 160 acres owned by Thomas Lincoln from 1816-30. A cabin and outbuildings from the 1800s were moved from elsewhere in Indiana and reassembled here. There are split-rail fences, livestock, vegetable and herb gardens, and crop fields. 

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 9, 2024

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

5 hours and 30 minutes

Central Time Zone

Contact Information

Erin Hilligoss-Volkmann
812-937-4541
Contact Us

Event Type

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