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Visiting Lincoln’s Boyhood National Memorial

February 1, 2013 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

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lincoln's boyhood home
The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is located just 5 miles down the road from Santa Claus, Indiana.

 

The boys and I stopped by the town of Santa Claus for a visit ( you can read about that here) and then went to learn more about one of my favorite president’s lives.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

The outside of the museum building was very detailed with quotes and various scenes from Lincoln’s life.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

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Our tour inside the museum started with a visual comparison of a life-size Lincoln and an educational movie about his early life while living in Indiana.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

One of the observations that we made was that Lincoln had very large feet. You can slip your foot into a sample of his shoe size.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

 Lincoln was the tallest president and had the largest documented shoe size at a size 14.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

The museum gave a great timeline and insight into Abe Lincoln’s early life.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Facing the opposite of the museum is Indiana’s largest flagpole.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

As you walk closer to the flagpole, you have a few options of trails to explore.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

One of the trails takes you to the gravesite of Lincoln’s mom (Nancy Hanks Lincoln.)

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

A little farther down the trail is the Thomas Lincoln Farm and cabin site memorial.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

It’s amazing how small the original home was compared to today’s standards.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

We looped back to the trail of twelve stones.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Each stone is from a significant time in Lincoln’s history.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

The boys felt the need to deliver a speech for the occasion.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

I didn’t show you all of the stones so you will have to visit the site to see for yourself.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Your kids can get an activity book at the front desk and earn a badge and special certificate upon completion of the booklet before leaving.

Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

Visiting Lincoln’s Boyhood home was a great way to get insight into the formative years of such an incredible president.

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Lincoln’s Boyhood Home is located on Indiana Highway 162.

From Interstate 64, exit onto US 231, (exit 57A).  Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162.  Turn right (west) on Indiana Highway 162 for 1-1/2 miles.  Park is on your right.

Admission is

$3.00 per person

$5.00 per family

The entrance fee includes the Memorial Visitor Center, Lincoln Living Historical Farm, and Grounds.

You can learn more about planning your visit from the Lincoln Boyhood Home Memorial Site website.

 

Disclosure: We were given complimentary admission for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Family Adventures, Historical Sites, Museums, Outdoor Adventure Tagged With: Abe Lincoln, Indiana, Lincoln boyhood national memorial, Lincoln farms, Lincoln's Boyhood home, national memorial, santa claus, Trail of twelve stones

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  1. Sharon

    February 19, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    We have been to his birthplace in KY but never to his boyhood home! That is on our list of places to see! Thanks for sharing! Love the speeches!

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