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This is a big month for the National Park Service (NPS). Not only will the NPS celebrate its 105th birthday on August 25th, Lincoln Home will also celebrate its 50th anniversary of joining the NPS family and becoming Illinois’ first national park on August 18th.
Taking a Tour
Go to the Lincoln Home Visitors Center at 426 S. 7th St. and get your FREE timed ticket available on a first come-first served basis. Open daily: 8:30 am - 5 pm