Visit Lincoln Living Historical Farm

Visit an 1820s farm like the one where Abraham Lincoln grew up.

The Lincoln Living Historical Farm does not retain any of the original structures from Abraham Lincoln's time but was built in an attempt to depict a typical farm of 1820s Indiana. It incorporates some of what is known of the Lincoln farm and activities which were a common part of the Lincoln family's daily life.

The farm is an exhibit-in-place with the buildings closed when not staffed. The farm is staffed as our staffing levels allow.

Park staff working at the farm are doing any number of chores throughout the day, such as chopping firewood, milking the cow, and feeding the animals. The farmer takes care of the garden or crop fields including plowing, planting, cultivating, and harvesting the crops. The concept of the farm operation is one of a continuous hour-by-hour, day-by-day display.

Details

Duration

10-30 Minutes

The farm is an exhibit in place with the buildings closed. Park staff may be seen working at the farm fields or cabin yard. 

Activity

Living History

The staff of the Lincoln Living Historical Farm dress in period clothing to demonstrate the daily activities at the farm. These activities include domestic arts and crafts, animal husbandry, farming, gardening, and whatever else needs doing.

Age(s)

All ages are welcome.

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Pets must be under the control of owner at all times.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

The farm is located on the North side of the Lincoln Boyhood Trail. Access the trail from the Memorial Visitor Center parking lot or the farm parking lot located just south of the farm.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

The farm may be staffed from mid-April through the end of September.

Time of Day

Day

When the farm is staffed, the buildings are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.

Accessibility Information

The farm and the trail leading to the farm site is wheelchair accessible. The trail consists of rock and has moderate inclines in places.