Philanthropy & Preservation

Preserving Lincoln's Legacy

The Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation promotes, preserves, and interprets the historic, cultural, and natural resources at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site through philanthropic activities, educational programming, and volunteer coordination.

The Foundation supports many unique educational programs at the site with volunteers and financial support. The Foundation sponsors the Summer Youth Program where children spend nine weeks volunteering at the site and participating in the living history programming. The summer day camp, Pioneer Camp, offers children an introduction to 19th-century farm life.

Special events, exhibitions, visiting scholars, volunteer staffing, gift shop management, and preservation efforts — such as restoration of the Moore Home and the new Natural Playscape — are all critical needs being met by the Foundation.

Contact the Foundation at LSFF@lincolnlogcabin.org


Annual Awards

The Foundation presents two awards each year. Nominations may be submitted to any LLCF board member. Nominations for 2026 must be submitted by April 1, 2026.

Kingsbury Service Award

Presented annually to recognize exceptional service to Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site and its mission of preservation and education.

Thomas and Sarah Lincoln Volunteer of the Year Award

Honors a volunteer whose dedication to the site has made a lasting impact on the living history program and visitor experience.

Past Winners & Award Details

Board of Directors

  • Lori Henderson — President
  • Dale Wolf — Vice President
  • Diane Burns
  • Mark Daily
  • Larry Gutzler
  • Jennifer Peterson
  • Ramona Tomshack
  • Janett Winter-Black
  • Deborah Woodley
  • Matthew Mittelstaedt — Site Manager
  • Lauren Oertling — Site Interpretive Coordinator

Meeting Schedule

All meetings are open to the public. Held at the site unless otherwise noted.

DateTime
Retreat — January 179:00 am
February 175:00 pm
March 175:00 pm
April 215:00 pm
May 195:00 pm
June 165:00 pm
July 215:00 pm
August 185:00 pm
September 155:00 pm
October 205:00 pm
November 175:00 pm
December 155:00 pm