Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
A view of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Ill. (Photo by Todd DeFeo/The DeFeo Groupe)

Overview

For more than a decade, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has provided visitors with a unique insight into the nation’s 16th president. The museum is home to an incredible collection of artifacts, books and documents that help tell the story of the man who presided over the country during one of the most difficult times. The library is not part of the National Archives and Records Administration’s network of presidential libraries. It is administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.

Quick Facts

Status
Existing
Locality or neighborhood
Springfield
State or province
Illinois
Address
112 N 6th St., Springfield, IL 62701
Postal code
62701

Visitor Information

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Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.