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Let’s Visit Mr. Lincoln’s Home!

Experience history like never before at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. We take advantage of our unique urban setting to reflect back on Abraham Lincoln’s experience as a father, husband, and lawyer living in Springfield, Illinois in the mid-19th century. Whether you visit the park as part of a field trip or connect virtually with our education rangers, we offer a variety of education programs and materials to let history inspire students as they discover Abraham Lincoln’s journey to greatness and legacy!

Questions about education programs at the Lincoln Home? Are you a fourth-grade teacher in Springfield, IL interested in the Every Kid Outdoors program? Email us!

 

Educational Experiences

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  Take a field trip to the Lincoln Home

  Plan your school field trip to the Lincoln Home.

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  Classroom Materials

  Choose lesson plans to bring Lincoln Home to your classroom.

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  Teaching With Historic Places

  Learn more about Teaching with Historic Places with a lesson plan focusing on Lincoln Home.

 

Education Programs

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  Illinois Freedom Project

  Learn about Lincoln Home's initiative to teach students about Illinois' history of freedom

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  Journey to Greatness

  Learn about how we teach students about special heroes from history!

 

Other Resources

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  Educators

  Learn about America's greatest classroom - the parks!

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  Education and Training

  Discover History and Historic Preservation in the National Park Service

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  Every Kid Outdoors

  Hey fourth graders! See America’s natural wonders and historic sites for free.