Sketched colorful map depicting the location of the Jenkins home and the Lincoln home.
An image depicting an empty lot that is fenced off with a wooden carriage out front.

Hello Neighbor! Meet the Lincoln’s Neighbor, Elizabeth Jenkins

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

  • Every week on Friday at 10:00 AM from June 13, 2025 to August 08, 2025
  • Free

Experience history up close as Elizabeth Jenkins, a neighabor of the Lincoln family, is brought to life through living history. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., a historical reenactor will be at the park sharing stories of Elizabeth's life and times in the 1800's.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This will be located at Lincoln Home National Historic Site (426 South 7th Street, Springfield, IL)

Latitude and Longitude 40.000000, -90.000000

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Friday

Dates:

June 13, 2025 to August 08, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

2 hours.

Contact Information

Linsey Hughes

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Event Type

  • Living History
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: living history, live, walk and talk, reenactor