Places to Visit

Abraham Lincoln at the Willard Hotel, Washington, DC - Abraham Lincoln attended meetings, and stayed at the Willard Hotel during his time in the White House.

Colonel William Jones National Historic Site, Gentryville, IL - Abraham Lincoln spent a night here, and also gave a speech here in support of Presidential Candidate Henry Clay in 1844.

Ford's Theater, Washington, DC - The Ford's Theater was the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

The Lincoln Family Church, Springfield, IL - The Lincoln's attended this church in the 1850's. You can still see the original pew that Lincoln bought for his family to use in the church.

Lincoln Cottage, Washington, DC - The Soldiers' Home was a refuge for Lincoln and his family from the heat and political pressures of life at the White House.

Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, Springfield, IL - Visit the recently restored Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, and see the office Lincoln had from 1843 to 1852.

Lincoln Home, Springfield, IL - Visit the home where Lincoln and his family lived  from 1842 to 1861. Three of Lincoln's four sons were born here.

Lincoln Birthplace, Hodgenville, KY - View the reconstruction of what the Lincoln log cabin, where Abraham Lincoln was born, might have looked like.

Lincoln's New Salem, Petersburg, IL - Visit a complete reconstruction of the Springfield, IL town where Lincoln spent his early adulthood. Tours and camping opportunities are available.

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC - Visit the famous Lincoln Memorial run by the National Park Service.

The David Wills House, Gettysburg, PA - Visit the home that Lincoln stayed in during his 1863 trip to the town and battlefield in Gettysburg, PA. This once-private home of the Wills family has been restored to its 1863 appearance.

US Capitol, Washington, DC - Visit the Capitol building to view where Lincoln worked before becoming President.

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, Springfield, IL - Visit Abraham Lincoln's burial site.

Springfield, Illinois Governor's Mansion, Springfield, IL - Visit the Springfield Governor's Mansion. Then-Governor William Bissell received Lincoln at various parties here before Lincoln left for Washington, DC.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Sites, Illinois - Follow the trail of the Lincoln-Douglas debates in Illinois.

Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington, KY - "The First Site Restored to Honor a First Lady"

Lincoln Homestead State Park, Springfield, KY - A Kentucky State Park. Visit the original home of Lincoln's mother, a replica of the cabin his father grew up in, and the home of Abraham Lincoln's favorite uncle.