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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial · IN
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's boyhood and learn about the boy who would one day become the leader of our nation.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
Be A Lincoln Boyhood Junior Ranger
The Junior Ranger program helps kids get involved and learn more about Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. Anyone can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities during a visit to the park.
Hike the Boyhood Trail
Walk along the same ground that Abraham Lincoln did when he was a boy growing into a young man.
Hike the Trail of Twelve Stones
The Trail of Twelve Stones is a unique way to review some of the major events in Abraham Lincoln's life. Beginning just east of the Cabin Site Memorial, twelve historic stones area are arranged in chronological order at irregular intervals. Small bronze tablets, located near each stone, briefly explain the events in Lincoln's life associated with each of the memorial stones. Several shaded, stone-bench rest areas are provided for your convenience.
Stop by the Memorial Visitor Center
Start Your Experience at the Memorial Visitor Center The Visitor Center is your entrance into the visitor experience at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. Park staff and volunteers will be located at the front desk to greet and orient you to the park. Allow at least 45 minutes to tour the Memorial Halls, Museum and watch the orientation film. Junior Rangers can pick up a Junior Ranger Activity book at the Information Desk.
Visit Lincoln Living Historical Farm
Lincoln Living Historical Farm is a working pioneer homestead with a log cabin, outbuildings, split rail fences, livestock, gardens and field crops. Rangers dressed in period clothing perform a variety of activities typical of daily life in the 1820s.
Visit the Lincoln In Indiana Museum
The park museum is housed in the Memorial Visitor Center which was completed in 1943. This space is self-guided and contains twelve exhibits that explore the life of Abraham Lincoln.
Watch the Park Film: Forging Greatness; Lincoln in Indiana
A 14-minute interpretive film tells of the boyhood of Abraham Lincoln, who grew up to become the 16th President of the United States.
Visitor Centers
- Memorial Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.