Special Events 2012
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January:
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?
Abraham Lincoln is buried in Springfield, Illinois in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. With the exception of his eldest son Robert Todd, who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Mary Todd, and the Lincoln children are buried in Springfield as well.