Lincoln Legacy Museum — Attraction in Springfield

Small, focused theme of President Abraham Lincoln's personal search for his parents' marriage record. Historical information that we had never heard with homage to marriage as well. Beautiful statue across the street. A docent was present for information about this oldest active and functional courthouse in Kentucky. It felt like home in an intimate setting of History still unfolding. Perfect for a short visit on a weekend. Other Lincoln-related sites...

Really great place to learn some knowledge. This is the site of where Lincoln's parents marriage license is kept. He died not knowing if he was born out of wedlock, but years after his assissination the records were found. The Statue outside this museum has interlocking rings just outside of his view, indicating the marriage bonds of his parents and the interlocking bonds of the USA: North and South that he helped save. Just incredible; stop...

“Tower of Books” at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. This striking installation is a towering column made up of thousands of books written about Abraham Lincoln. The tower is a powerful visual representation of his enduring impact on history and scholarship. A must-see for...