Lincoln's Springfield 1837-1861
Take a journey through time with Abraham Lincoln and learn about what the city of Springfield, Illinois was like when Lincoln lived here from 1837-1861.
Abe is trapped in the present day and wants to get back home in time to deliver his Second Inaugural Address. Can you help him?
Free experience
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
Find Abraham Lincoln, who has been mysteriously transported to the present day.
Walk with Lincoln as he reminisces on the Springfield he remembers.
Help Lincoln get back to his home, which he hasn't seen since he left for Washington to assume the presidency.
Storyline
He dreamed he was back in the log cabin of his childhood, only to find out that it wasn't a dream. It was the replica of a cabin inside the museum that bore his name. Somehow, he had been transported to modern-day Springfield, Illinois, where he had lived from 1837-1861.
He emerged from the museum into a Springfield he did not recognize. Can you help Lincoln find his way back home?
Experience's route
Starting point Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
208 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USAFinish point Lincoln's Home
413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USAPlaces you will visit
13
It will take you
105-135 mins
You will walk
5120 steps
Total distance
3.9 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Lyceum
Union Square Park
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
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Free experience
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English