There’s an Abraham Lincoln museum in Springfield, Illinois that details the life and times of one of the most famous presidents to ever serve our country. This marvelous attraction is one of the lesser-known wonders of the state, and it’s definitely worth a visit from anywhere. Scroll on for more details.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum has been around since 2005 with the intent of showcasing Lincoln’s journey through life from boyhood through his presidency.
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It begins with his cabin life in Indiana and shows the humble beginnings from which he came. Guests will also get to see replicas of him with his family living at the White House.
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The museum hosts both permanent and temporary exhibits throughout the year. Past exhibits have dealt with the gold rush, slavery, and homeland security.
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Displays throughout this unique attraction show Lincoln relaxing with his wife, debating as a lawyer and senator, reading by the fire, and doing other normal things one might have seen him doing at any point in his life.
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There are numerous artifacts available from his life and from the time around it. A wall of photos shows many shots collected from the Civil War.
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Other war remnants are kept intact at the museum as a reminder of the struggles those before us faced to keep this nation united.
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Whether you enjoy history, a good story, or just enjoy learning about Illinois, this place will be right up your alley.
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidental Library And Museum is open daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page.
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For more like this, check out this trail of Abraham Lincoln attractions in Illinois.
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Address: 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
