You know him, right? Our 16th president? Well he was born right up the road (about 45 minutes from me)! Mom and I went on a little shopping trip to a town about an hour away. We go there every few months and always pass by Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. I always mention it, and talk about the field trip we took in elementary school. The last time we drove by, I begged Mom to stop and wouldn't you know...it was closed! So this time, as we see the sign ahead, Mom mentions it and we pull in. I was seriously excited! I don't know why, I'd seen it before....but I mean, cmon....he is a pretty big deal!
So we pull up, jump out of the car, and walk down the path to his cabin.
The cabin is in a stone building for protection.
I could not believe how small it was! I think my bedroom is bigger than that cabin is.
At the beginning of the steps is a cave opening. After walking down the steps, the temperature changed about 20 degrees cooler. It was a nice escape from the heat and humidity!
Next we went into Nancy Lincoln's store. There were all kinds of little cheesy trinkets and Lincoln memorabilia.
Mom and I really liked the hats.
You can even rent "cabins" to stay overnight in. I think I'll pass.
Overall, the stop took about 20 minutes, but I loved seeing it again. You get a completely different perspective as an adult than as a 4th grader on a field trip with friends.
Do you have any neat places near you?
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