National Historical Park

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

South

About Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.

From the National Park Service.

Region: South
State: Kentucky
Designation: National Historical Park
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Birthplace Unit

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Memorial Building: open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm eastern time. Birthplace Unit Visitor Center and Grounds: open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time.

Weather and when to go

There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer is usually hot and humid. Winter is moderately cold with mixed precipitation.

Getting there

The Birthplace Unit of the park is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Hodgenville on U.S. Highway 31E South. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Birthplace Unit of the park.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, KY 42748
Phone: (270) 358-3137
Email: ABLI_Administration@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/abli

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Picnic at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

Picnicking · about 45 min

You and your family are able to enjoy the beautiful picnic area and shaded Picnic Pavilion on a first-come first-served basis. While you eat, you may even get a chance to see some…
View the Lincoln Family Bible

Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

Bibles were often the only book that frontier families owned. This Bible, Printed in 1799, belonged to the Lincoln family. Abraham Lincoln recorded his own birth, and other import…
Shop at the Birthplace Bookstore

Bookstore and Park Store · about 15 min

Support your National Parks by shopping at Eastern National Bookstores, located at the Birthplace Unit.
Watch the Park Film at the Birthplace

Park Film · about 15 min

View the 15 minute orientation film, Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years shown in the Birthplace Unit Visitor Center.
Become a Jr. Ranger at the Birthplace

Junior Ranger Program · about 45 min

Become a Jr. Ranger!
Attend a Ranger Program

Guided Tours · about 45 min

Attending a Ranger program is a fun and interactive way to enhance your visit!
Boundary Oak Trail

Hiking · about 30 min

The Boundary Oak trail is an a short easy trail that leads from the Boundary Oak marker to the Memorial Building.
Travel the Pathway of a President

Hiking · about 15 min

Pathway of a President is an accessible wooden boardwalk that leads from the Visitor Center to the Memorial Building.
Shop at the Boyhood Home Bookstore

Bookstore and Park Store · about 15 min

Support your National Parks by shopping at Eastern National Bookstores, located at the Boyhood Home Unit.