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.
Photo: NPS Photo
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
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.
- LocationHodgenville, KY
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Weather now81°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Birds
- Birthplace
- Caves, Caverns and Karst
- Freshwater Springs
- Geology
- Groundwater
- Night Sky
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- Presidents
Things to Do
14 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Watch the Park Film at the Birthplace
View the 15 minute orientation film, Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years shown in the Birthplace Unit Visitor Center.
Learn more about Watch the Park Film at the Birthplace on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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- Wildlife Watching
- Stargazing
- Astronomy
- Guided Tours
- Birdwatching
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Picnicking
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Food
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Hands-On
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Visitor Centers
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Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Located at the Kentucky Boyhood Home at Knob Creek Unit.
7120 Bardstown Rd, Hodgenville, KY (270) 358-3137 Directions
Details
Located at the Kentucky Boyhood Home at Knob Creek Unit.
Other Visitor Services
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Visitor Center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Facility
The Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time. Inside there are exhibits, including the Lincoln family Bible, a 15 minute long movie…
2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, KY (270) 358-3137 Directions
Details
The Visitor Center at the Birthplace Unit is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm eastern time. Inside there are exhibits, including the Lincoln family Bible, a 15 minute long movie, Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years, and the park store. Phone number: 270-358-3137
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Birthplace Unit
Hours by area (2)
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Birthplace UnitDaily, 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.
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM -
Boyhood Home UnitDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek Grounds: open daily dawn to dusk. Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center hours are different than the park unit.
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
2995 Lincoln Farm RoadHodgenville, KY 42748
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Weather & conditions
81°F
Sunny · feels like 81°
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Today
84° 57°
Sunny8% rain
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Tomorrow
88° 61°
Sunny3% rain
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Wednesday
85° 66°
Sunny62% rain
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What to expect by season
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.
Upcoming Events
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War of the Worlds Broadcast
About
"No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man’s and yet as mortal as his own..." H.G. Wells War of the Worlds
During the month of October, the park will mark the anniversary of the 1938 broadcast of H. G. Wells adaptation of "War of the Worlds" at the Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center. Each day the visitor center is open, at 1:00pm (EST) the park will play the original broadcast on the 1930s reproduction Tavern radio. Come and enjoy this well-known broadcast in honor of the Halloween Season.
Program is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event
About
Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event!
Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights.
The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event.
Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026)
Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
Photos
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Visitors to the park can view the statue of the Lincoln family. — NPS Photo
Getting There
Hodgenville, KY 42748
The Birthplace Unit of the park is located approximately 2 miles south of the town of Hodgenville on U.S. Highway 31E South.
Full directions
The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Birthplace Unit of the park.
Mailing address: 2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, KY 42748
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