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Lincoln Home National Historic Site

413 South Eighth St., Springfield, IL 62701
217-492-4241 ex.221
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Ranked #3 of 28 attractions in Springfield
Type: Historic Sites, National Parks, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: The only house Abraham Lincoln ever owned is the centerpiece of this four-block historic neighborhood. Lincoln and his family lived in the two-story... more » Owner description: The only house Abraham Lincoln ever owned is the centerpiece of this four-block historic neighborhood. Lincoln and his family lived in the two-story house from 1844 until 1861, when their address changed to the White House. « less
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Lancing, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Visit Honest Abe's home and see where he lived for 17 years. This place is beautifully restored and the volunteer staff show reverence which is due to the great man, whilst understanding his human side. In my top 10 for the planet, seriously!

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This was an awesome tour. It lasted about 1/2 hour - a very educational and interesting 30 minutes! The house is set up exactly as it was when Abe was living there with his family, before he left for the White House. It's pretty incredible to just step right into his everyday life, including his bedroom, his parlor, and his... More

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Battle Creek, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I'm so pleased that Lincoln's home and neighborhood were taken over by the National Parks Service so that a precious piece of American history can be preserved for future generations. As other reviewers have stated, the visitor center is a great place to learn about the significance of the area before actually taking the tour. I enjoyed the tour and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The visitor centre is well set up, and the video well worth watching. We arrived just as it was opening, and had no wait for the free tour of the house. The neighbourhood is just brilliant, with signs on each restored house, detailing the occupants there in Lincoln's time. As Australians, we had much to learn about the man and... More

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Williamsville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

If you're coming to Springfield, this should definitely be on your itinerary. This is the one and only home that the Lincolns every owned, and the house includes many original Lincoln family furnishings. The tours are by very knowledgeable guides. They have acquired many of the properties in the area, so that visitors can see what the "neighborhood" would have... More

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Greenwood, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We toured the house after a 40 minute wait - you must get tickets in the visitor center. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the home. By all mean, put this on you agenda in Springfield. BTW: We parked on the street and fed the meter at a substantial savings over the attraction parking... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

One of the best places to visit in springfield, go early and get your free tickets to visit president lincolns home. Be careful not to touch the walls, door frames, or doors since they are original to the house. Make sure to watch the film in the welcome center and take a stroll around the neighborhood.

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Southwest Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

The Lincoln Home is one of Springfield’s Premier attractions. I arrived shortly after the site opened and was greeted in the visitor’s center where I found the rangers and staff very helpful and knowledgeable about not only the Lincoln Home but other sites in the area. There are a limited number of parking spaces available in the lot adjacent to... More

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Rockford, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

Took an 8th grade class here today. I have been visiting this site pretty regularly for the past 7 years. Today was the quickest tour of the house. There was a Ranger at each point of the house to tell us important facts in each room. This high point was the new Lincoln movie at the Welcome center office and... More

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Saint Charles, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The ranger that we had for our guide was very knowledgeable of the Lincoln home and what went on there with Mary Todd and the boys.

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