Living History Demonstrations

Living history volunteers demonstrating typical toys from the 1800s.

NPS

Lincoln Home National Historic Site offers special events and programs to the public throughout the year. During Living History demonstrations, Living History reenactors dress in period clothing, perform historical demonstrations such as laundry and toy demonstrations, answer visitor questions, and lead other interpretive programs and activities.

Visit the event calendar and Lincoln Home's Facebook page for more information about upcoming events.

If you would like to learn more about what it was like to live during Lincoln’s era, we also encourage you to check out our History & Culture pages.