We couldn’t be so close to Lincoln’s Birthplace in Hodgenville, KY and not stop. I have loved Abraham Lincoln since I was a little girl. Plus, we are a homeschool family and will pounce and any opportunity for these educational experiences. Seeing history come alive is one of the best ways to learn it.
This memorial building is what houses the log cabin. There are 56 steps, each one representing a year of Abraham Lincoln’s life. It really is moving to take each step. He was such an incredible president, and his life was cut so short.
There is a small museum that you can walk through. The family Bible is housed inside, which I really enjoyed getting to see. There is also a short video that you can watch about Abraham Lincoln’s parents and their life in Kentucky.
There is a path that leads down to Sinking Spring, which they say is probably where he got his first drink of water from. It was so pretty and cool down here. The sounds of the water were so peaceful.
The park itself was really beautiful. There are trails that you can hike, but we were pressed for time and didn’t do any. This park also has the junior ranger program. The ranger at the outdoor information table gave the kids their workbooks and a pencil. She then gave me the badges and said that I could give them to the kids when I felt like they had completed enough. During our visit, quite a bit was still closed and the answers wouldn’t be found in the park. Be sure you ask about the program so that you can get the workbooks! It’s so educational for the kids!
I would really like to go back once everything is reopened. Even with so much closed, I am really glad that we made the time to stop and see this beautiful place.
