
The Lincoln Home National Historic Site first opened to the public in 1887 and tells the story of Lincoln’s life as an attorney and politician in Springfield and his 1860 presidential campaign. Built in 1839, this 12-room Greek revival house was Abraham and Mary Lincoln’s home for 17 years. The historic site offers free ranger-led tours daily, a free viewing of a film about Lincoln’s life and several exhibits and houses throughout the historic four-block Lincoln-era neighborhood.