A monthly program held on select Fridays, with each month featuring a different theme. Homeschoolers ages pre-K through high school are invited to explore American history through hands-on activities, games, and crafts. Registration in advance is required.

An annual program for First Graders held the week of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. The program includes the reading of a children's story, a tour of the Lincoln farm and cabin, fun activities, and crafts. Invitations are typically sent to area schools in early winter.

To request an invitation, please email education@lincolnlogcabin.org.

Field trip programs are available in the spring and fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, subject to availability. Our programs are ideal for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, however we would be happy to customize a field trip experience for any grade level!

When requesting a field trip, please email the approximate number of students, the grade level(s), your approximate arrival and departure times, and your top three choices of date to education@lincolnlogcabin.org.

Pioneer Day Camp offers children ages 8–12 the chance to enjoy age-appropriate educational and recreational activities — historical interpretation, hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and games — all based on the 1840s time period using tools and techniques of that time. Each week-long day camp is capped at 10 participants to ensure individualized attention. Cost includes a camp t-shirt, noon meal each day, and all supplies.

Camp Sessions:

• Trailblazers I June 9–13
• Trailblazers II June 23–27
• Trailblazers III July 7–11
• Trailblazers IV July 21–25

Sessions are not consecutive — children may attend one, two, or all sessions as they wish.

The Young Adult Interpreter program offers older children the opportunity to participate more fully in the living history programs on the farms. Young Adult Interpreters (YAIs) dress in period attire and work closely with our historic interpreters to learn about the site's history, develop mid-19th century skills, and share their knowledge with the visiting public — all while making lasting friendships.

Participants commit to a minimum of 10 days between June and August, generally at least once per week (Wednesday–Saturday) from 9:30 am–4 pm. Cost includes appropriate clothing, noon meal each day, and all supplies. Maximum of 10 participants per program day.

Developed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Education Division, these four self-contained kits are designed for grades 5–8 but can be adapted for older and younger students. Each kit contains lesson plans, primary source materials, images, documents, reproduction artifacts, music, videos, and more.

Please read the Library's introduction and copyright information before use. Call or email to reserve: 217.345.1845 or education@lincolnlogcabin.org.

Available Kits — Lincoln's Legacy Lesson Plans:

• Abraham Lincoln
• Mary Todd Lincoln
• Civil War Soldier
• Slavery in Illinois