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Lincoln Log Cabin
402 South Lincoln Hwy Rd
Lerna, Il 62440
217.345.1845
e-mail: HPA.LincolnLog@Illinois.gov
Additional Links:
Charleston Tourism
Mattoon Tourism
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
HOURS
Living History Programming takes place between May 1st and October 31st with additional special events throughout the year. Grounds are open year-round 8:30 am until dusk
| Welcome to 1845 Rural Illinois |
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site preserves the site of the 1840s farm of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln, father and stepmother of our 16th president. Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer living in Springfield by the time his parents moved here in 1837, but he did visit them periodically. Today, Lincoln Log Cabin is an 86-acre historic site that is owned and operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Division of Historic Sites. The site includes an accurate reproduction of the Lincolns' two-room cabin that was constructed on the original cabin site in 1935 as a CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) project. A working living history farm has been developed around the cabin, and a second farmstead, the Stephen Sargent Farm, has been moved to the site to help broaden visitors' understanding of 1840s rural life in Illinois. One mile north is the Moore Home State Historic Site, a reconstructed frame home where Abraham Lincoln bid his stepmother farewell in January of 1861 before leaving to assume the Presidency. |
Moore Home Restoration Project
The Rueben Moore home is the site of Abraham Lincoln's last visit to Coles County where he dined with his stepmother, extended family, and friends. The existing structure, just one mile north of Lincoln Log Cabin, is a Civilian Conservation Corp project and is in need of restoration. 2011 marks the sesquicentennial of Lincoln's visit and farewell and provides a timely occasion for us to be actively preserving those links to our national story. The Lincoln-Sargent Farm Foundation is working to raise the funds necessary to begin this important work. For more information on how to contribute, please e-mail lsff@lincolnlogcabin.org.
Lincoln's last visit to Coles County featured in the New York TImes.
Thank You!
A sincere Thank You to Steve and Elizabeth Berry for presenting their writer's workshop Saturday, September 10! A New York Times best selling author, Steve Berry shared his knowledge and experience in the craft of writing fiction and his wife Elizabeth shared tips on working with the publishing industry. 100% of the proceeds from the workshop go to the Lincoln-Sargent Farm Foundation in support of the site, the author charged no appearance fee or travel fees. Steve and Elizabeth's innovative approach to philanthropy through their foundation 'History Matters', raises funds for historic and cultural institutions while offering an incredible educational opportunity for aspiring writers. We are honored and grateful for their support.
We also extend our appreciation to the Doudna Fine Arts Center for partnering with us to produce this event, the Eastern Illinois University campus and local community are fortunate to have this world-class facility staffed by consummate professionals.
Author Steve Berry's website.
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New Exhibit in the Sargent Gallery of the Visitor Center! “Enduring Legacy: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Coles County, 1935-1941” How You Can Help Click here for a GPS Tour of Lincoln sites in Charleston!
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