News Release

Park to be Closed on February 11, 2025, due to Impacts from Winter Storm Harlow

Date: February 11, 2025
Contact: Stacy Humphreys, 270-217-2334

HODGENVILLE, Ky – Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closed Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to impacts from Winter Storm Harlow.  

This closure includes the following:

• Birthplac­­e Unit – Complete closure
  • Main entrance gate, Visitor Center and parking lot, trails, restrooms, Memorial Building
  • Picnic Area, parking lot, shelter, restrooms, and trails
  • Maintenance facility, and park headquarters/administrative offices
• Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek – Complete closure
  • Main entrance gates, parking lot, grounds, and trails
  • (The Knob Creek Tavern is closed for the season, so this closure does not impact its operation.)

The closure will remain in place until the winter storm conditions have passed, and the park’s grounds, roads, and trails have been inspected for safety.