What You Will Do
Explore historic Springfield and hear Lincoln's history and the stories behind the sites connected to Honest Abe. Go at your own pace and schedule.
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We use professional narration, production and music to bring the history to life. Walk at your own pace and hear the stories of what you see. Stop anytime. The tour never expires. Listen remotely after taking the in person tour.
You’ll see his old home, his church, his office, the buildings he frequented, murals of Abe and the places named in his honor. And I’ll share with you his coming-of-age story from a one room log cabin in Kentucky to becoming the 16th President of the United states.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Our historic tour starts outside the visitors center where you can pick up a free ticket (if available) to tour the Lincoln house later on our tour.
1
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center
5 minutes
The tour starts at the Lincoln home visitors center where you'll hear about Abe's early days, and get a chance to pic up a ticket (if available) to see his house.
2
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
10 minutes
The tour will take you to Lincoln's home, where you'll hear about his early life, how he settled in Springfield, his wife, family and home.
3
First Presbyterian Church
5 minutes
The tour will stop by Lincoln's Church, you learn about his religious beliefs, his seat in the church, and learn about his history here.
4
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
You'll stop by Lincoln's old law office and hear the story of his career as a lawyer.
5
Old State Capitol
10 minutes
Lincoln's old stomping grounds, hear the story of his history here and his death.
6
Young Lincoln Mural
5 minutes
The tour stops at a special mural with a history connected to the Civil war, you'll hear about young Lincoln, and learn about things he loved.
7
Union Square Park
10 minutes
We will stop in Union Square Park and you'll hear about his time as president and his death.
8
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
The tour ends outside the Presidential Library.
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