Featured on the park grounds are replicas of the log cabin boyhood home of Thomas Lincoln, father of Abraham Lincoln, and the blacksmith and carpenter shops where he learned his trade. Displays include contemporary period tools and artifacts and furniture that was made by the elder Lincoln. Also located on the grounds is the restored Berry House, in which Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks, lived for 14 years prior to her marriage to Thomas; exhibits here include elegant pieces of pioneer-era furniture and a copy of the Lincoln marriage bond. Exterior views can be had of the two-story Federal-style Mordcai Lincoln home, circa 1810. Recreation at the park includes an 18-hole golf course, a public fishing lake, picnicking facilities, and a playground. Located just five miles south of Springfield, the park is open daily.
Location:
5079 Lincoln Park Road, Springfield Kentucky 40069
Telephone
606-336-7461
Other Kentucky State Parks nearby:
(Richmond) Fort Boonesborough State Park
(Campbellsville) Green River Lake State Park
(Springfield) Lincoln Homestead State Park
(Bardstown) My Old Kentucky Home State Park
(Harrodsburg) Old Fort Harrod State Park
(Perryville) Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
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01/10 Coming to The Springfield area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.
Kentucky Sheep and Wool Festival Lexington KY May18-19 A family friendly Festival for young and old alike, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival has not only a wonderful selection of Fiber and Sheep related vendors, but also Educational Demonstrations, Irish Dancers, Live Music, a Tractor Show, Live Animals and much more.
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