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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Elijah Iles House: Springfield’s History Museum Illinois Executive MansionIllinois Fire MuseumIllinois Korean War MemorialIllinois State CapitolIllinois State Military Museum Illinois Vietnam Veterans MemorialKorean War National MuseumLincoln-Herndon Law Offices |
Lincoln HomeLincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center Lincoln New SalemLincoln TombThe Dana-Thomas House Historic Sites Union Square ParkVachel Lindsay HomeWorld War II Veterans Memorial
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum 212 N. Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62701 217-558-9016
www.alplm.org
Admission Fees: What an honor to have this world-class library and museum in the heart of Downtown Springfield. Adults and children alike will love coming back time and again to enjoy the vast array of historical exhibits and thought-provoking questions that will arise each time you visit. After your visit, treat the kids to a special treat from Pease’s Candy across the street from the Library! Surely Abraham Lincoln would have enjoyed this Springfield tradition as well.
2315 Clear Lake Avenue Springfield, IL 62703 217-544-5781 30-acre urban sanctuary featuring prairie restoration and nature trails under direction of the Illinois Audubon Society.
5063 Camp Butler Road Springfield, IL 62707 217-492-4070 Camp Butler was once the site of a Union Army training camp and a Confederate prison. Now it is a cemetery for veterans and their dependents. More than 18,000 are buried here, including 1,600 Union and confederate soldiers. Open year-round during daylight hours. Civil War to present cemetery. Training camp for Union soldiers, POW camp for Confederate soldiers.
Springfield Art Association 700 N. Fourth St. Springfield, IL 62702 217-523-2631, 217-523-3866 Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed Mon/holidays The oldest home in Springfield on its original foundation Benjamin and Helen Edwards’ Italianate mansion was once a center for social activity in Springfield. See the authentic “Lincoln Courting Couch” from Ninian Edwards’ home where Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married.
Elijah Iles House: Springfield’s History Museum 628 S. Seventh Street Springfield, Illinois 62702 217-492-5929 Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and by appointment
410 E. Jackson Springfield, IL 62701 217-782-6450 Garden: sunrise – sunset Nature Center: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed Monday One of the oldest historic residences in the state. Has served as the official residence of Illinois’ Governors and their families since Governor Joel Matteson took up residence there in 1855.
Illinois Fire MuseumBuilding #7, Central Avenue & Main Street Springfield, Illinois 62703 217-524-8754 Illinois State Fairgrounds Monday – Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed week before & after Illinois State Fair Once the home of the Illinois State Fairgrounds’ own fire station, this site has been transformed into a museum by the state fire marshal. A special room has been set aside to teach children about fire safety. The museum houses a vast array of antique and current firefighting equipment including a horse-drawn, hand pumped water wagon dating back to 1857.
Illinois Korean War MemorialOak Ridge Cemetery Springfield, Illinois 62703 217-782-2717 April – October 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. November – March 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Located in Oak Ridge Cemetery, and dedicated in 1996, this memorial was built for the Illinois citizens who fought in the Korean War. The names of 1,752 Illinois veterans killed in action are engraved on the octagon granite walls.
Illinois State Capitol2nd and Capitol Springfield, Illinois 62702 217-782-2099 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Illinois State Capitol held its first legislative session in 1877. It houses the office of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State along with the House of Representatives and Senate chambers. Topped with a 405-foot dome, the building is a combination of Renaissance Revival and Second Empire style. Visitors can watch lawmakers in action when the legislature is in session.
Illinois State Military Museum 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, IL 62702 217-761-3910 Tuesday – Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Excluding holidays and December 26 -31) Located on the grounds of Camp Lincoln – headquarters of the Illinois National Guard – the Illinois State Military Museum is dedicated to preserving the state’s military heritage. This exhibit contains many rare items including the state’s collection of military battle flags, a target board shot at by President Lincoln, vehicles, weapons, uniforms, equipment and photographs. Only Illinois museum dedicated to preserving the artifacts, and telling the story, of the Illinois citizen-soldier from early militia to modern day.
Illinois Vietnam Veterans MemorialOak Ridge Cemetery Springfield, Illinois 62703 217-782-2717 April – October 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. November – March 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This powerful granite monument and eternal flame pay tribute to the almost 3,000 Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War and died or are still missing. The walls are often surrounded by memorabilia left by friends and family of those remembered. The memorial is located near the Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Korean War National Museum 305 N. 5th Street Springfield, Illinois 62702 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Scheduled to open July 2007, this national museum will contain treasured artifacts, historical paper, mementos, and several large pieces of armament helicopters, and vehicles, extensive video presentations and 6 major interactive exhibits focusing on the Korean War.
#1 S. Old Capitol Plaza (6th & Adams) Springfield, IL 62701 217-785-7960 Daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. When visiting downtown Springfield, be sure to stop in Lincoln’s restored law office. It is on the south side of the square facing the Old State Capitol, and is the only building still standing in which Lincoln had a law office. Only existing structure where Lincoln practiced law.
Lincoln Home(Dean House & Arnold House) 426 S. 7th Street Springfield, Illinois 62702 217-492-4241 x 221 Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The only home that Abraham Lincoln ever owned. Abraham and Mary Lincoln purchased this 1 – ½ story cottage in 1844 and enlarged it several times to a full two-story house. The Lincoln family lived here until their departure for Washington, D.C., in 1861. The home, a National Historic Site, has been restored with Lincoln family furnishings, period artifacts, reproduced wallpapers, and window hangings.
Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center 2301 East Lake Drive Springfield, IL 62712 217-529-1111, 217-529-0134 Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays) Designed by Jens Jensen. Exhibits plants native to Illinois along 6 miles of trials.
Lincoln New Salem20 Miles NW of Springfield on Rt. 97 New Salem, Illinois 217-632-4000 Daily 4/16 – 9/4 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday 9/5 – 10/31 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday 11/1 – 2/28 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday 3/1 – 4/15 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Located 20 miles northwest of Springfield, New Salem is the pioneer village where Lincoln arrived at the age of 22. As you walk New Salem’s pathways, you’ll get a glimpse of life as it was in the 1830s. Here the uneducated Lincoln was able to try out several occupations – as clerk, laborer, merchant, postmaster and surveyor, before focusing exclusively on law and politics.
Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield, Illinois 62703 217-782-2717 Daily 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 4/16 – Labor Day Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9/5 – 4/15 Dedicated in 1874, Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four sons, Edward, William, and Thomas. The exquisite 117 foot tall monument is constructed of brick sheathed with Quincy granite.
1400 Monument Avenue Springfield, IL 62702 217-544-3480, 217-544-3484 Year round – Sunrise to Sunset Collection of history of American funeral service/mourning customs. Includes a research library containing items dating from the mid-16th century.
The Dana-Thomas House Historic Site 301 E. Lawrence Avenue Springfield, IL 62703 217-782-6776, 217-788-9450 Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays) The Dana-Thomas House is said to be one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s largest and most elaborate Prairie-style designs. This house has 15 rooms that contain more than 100 pieces of original furniture as well as 250 are glass windows. The Dana-Thomas House was restored by the State of Illinois in 1990 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Preserved, originally furnished, Prairie-period architectural home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Lincoln DepotTenth and Monroe Streets Springfield, IL 62701 217-544-8695 www.aps.gov/archive/liho/depot/depot.htm Tuesday – Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tours: call site Closed on State/Federal holidays The restored railroad depot, located a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln’s home, was where he started his inaugural journey to Washington, DC, on February 11, 1861. Here he paid an unforgettable tribute to his friends and neighbors as he boarded a train at this restored Lincoln visitor site. As you enter the building, you will see separate waiting rooms for men and women. Site where Lincoln delivered his farewell address before departing for Washington D.C. for his presidential inauguration.
Thomas Rees Memorial CarillonWashington Park, Fayette and Chatham Road Springfield, IL 62704 217-753-6219 Grounds: year round, daylight hours Office Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fourth-largest belltower in the world. Watch for the international carillon festival annually in June.
2nd and Capitol, Springfield, Illinois, 782-2099 Open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Tours offered on the hour and half hour. FREE.
Union Square ParkJefferson (between 5th & 6th Streets) Springfield, Illinois 62703 Daily Filled with flowers, trees, and a bronze statue of Lincoln, this park is the fifth and final element of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. It offers a wonderful gathering place for visitors with open law seating and a garden honoring the late Mrs. Lincoln.
Vachel Lindsay Home603 S. 5th Street Springfield, Illinois 62702 217-524-0901 Tuesday – Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The site is the birthplace and long-time home of poet Vachel Lindsay. Lindsay was internationally known in the early 20th century for his unique poetry, the artwork he created to illustrate the poetry, and animated performances of his work. His 1879 birthplace remained Lindsay’s only home until his death in 1931.
World War II Veterans MemorialOak Ridge Cemetery Springfield, Illinois 62703 217-782-2717 1st Sunday in April – last Sunday in October 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Remainder of year 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial has as its focal point a 22–ton cast white concrete globe symbolizing the conflict that involved more than 200 nations. Two black granite walls inscribed with details of battles waged in the Pacific and European theaters extend out form the globe. The memorial honors the 987,000 men and women from the State of Illinois who served our country during World War II. |
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