Here are some things one might want to know before visiting the park.  Please look at the other provided links (above) for additional information.

Notice: The Birthplace Memorial Building will be closed beginning September 28, 2009 for major renovations. Anticipated reopening of the Memorial Building is the Spring of 2010, exact date is currently unknown.  The park will remain open for visitation during the renovations.  For additional information you may call 270.358.3137 

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

• The site is located in the Eastern Time Zone
• Sturdy footwear is recommended for hiking the trails
• There are no public telephones located within the park
• For preservation of park resources, no indoor flash photography is permitted
• Groups should call for reservations
• Call for park closures due to inclement weather
• Call for seasonal changes in hours of operation
• Mosquitoes, ticks, and poison ivy are common from mid-spring through mid-fall
• Climate: Summers are hot and humid. Winters are moderately cold with mixed precipitation. Layers of clothing are recommended for fall and winter
• Visits are self-guided from Labor Day to Memorial Day
• Ranger led tours are available from Memorial Day until Labor Day
• Allow one hour plus to visit the park

Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek

• The site is located in the Eastern Time Zone
• Sturdy footwear is recommended for hiking the trails
• There are no public telephones located within the park
• Groups should call for reservations
• Call for park closures due to inclement weather
• Call for seasonal changes in hours of operation
• Mosquitoes, ticks, and poison ivy are common from mid-spring through mid-fall
• Climate: Summers are hot and humid. Winters are moderately cold with mixed precipitation. Layers of clothing are recommended for fall and winter
• Tours are self-guided
• Allow one hour to visit the park
• Exterior visit only; currently the buildings are closed but have been stabilized