• The First Lincoln Memorial

    Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

    National Historical Park Kentucky

Special Events 2012

January:
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Monday, January 16

February:

Abraham Lincoln Birthday - Sunday, February 12


March:

National Park Day - Saturday, March 31


April:

National Park Week - April 21 - 29

An annual Presidential proclaimed week for the celebration and recognition of your National Parks.

Junior Ranger Day - April 28

May:

Memorial Day - Monday, May 28

Park will go to summer schedule and be open daily from 8 AM to 6:45 PM EDT

July:

Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4

August:

Founders Day - Saturday, August 25

The National Park Service was created on this date in 1916. Founders Day is an opportunity for parks to show our pride, connect with our visitors and reflect on the importance of the National Park Service mission.


September:

Labor Day - Monday, September 3

Park will go to winter schedule and be open daily from 8 AM to 4:45 PM EDT

Walk Through Lincoln's Life - September 5 and 6

An educational curriculum based event for school children and adults. The public is invited.

U. S. Constitution Week - September 17

Marks the anniversary of the U. S. Constitution being written, signed, and approved in 1787.

Public Lands Day - September 29

Is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands that Americans enjoy.


November:

Veteran's Day - Monday, November 12

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 22 Park is closed for the holiday

December:

Christmas Day - Tuesday, December 25 Park is closed for the holiday

The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is located south of Hodgenville, KY. The park's physical address is:

2995 Lincoln Farm Road

Hodgenville, KY 42748


For more information call:

270-358-3137.

Did You Know?

Picture of a young Mary Todd Lincoln

Mary Todd Lincoln was also born in Kentucky. She was born Mary Ann Todd in Lexington on December 13, 1818.