SPRINGFIELD, IL – As of 8:30am, June 11, 2021 Lincoln Home National Historic Site has fully reopened to visitors.
“Lincoln Home is one of the most visited historic sites in Springfield and visitors have been anxiously awaiting its return. We know that the opening will provide a significant increase in visitors to the city and are thrilled to celebrate the occasion”, Scott Dahl, Director, Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lincoln Depot also opened Friday, returning to their regular hours.
About Lincoln Home National Historic Site:
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln left his home of 17 years – the only home he ever owned – to serve as the 16th President of the United States. The Lincoln Home has been completely restored to its 1860 appearance and reveals much about Lincoln as husband, father, neighbor and politician. Tours of this national treasure are conducted by National Park Service Rangers. Free tickets are required for house tours and may be obtained at the Lincoln Home Visitors Center – which also houses a scaled model of 1860 Springfield. A variety of historic exhibits are located throughout the four-block neighborhood surrounding the Lincoln Home and can be viewed on a self-guided basis. Lincoln Home National Historic Site is open seven days a week from 8:30am-5:00pm.
About Lincoln Depot:
Restored 1852 train depot, from which President-Elect Abraham Lincoln departed for Washington D.C. on February 11, 1861. Lincoln gave one of his most memorable speeches from the back of a train at this location. Self-guided exhibit.
Lincoln Depot is open Monday-Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm.
About Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau –
The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Springfield, Illinois. The SCVB markets the capital city as a unique convention, meeting and leisure destination in support of our City, our community and our hospitality partners.
