Kentucky Department of Parks

Lincoln Homestead State Park The same spirit of adventure that brought other pioneers to Kentucky led Abraham Lincoln’s grandparents to the knolls of Kentucky near the Beech Fork River.

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All special events are subject to change and may be cancelled or postponed by the Kentucky Department of Parks due to unforeseen circumstances. Please confirm event schedule prior to arrival for date, time and fee information, especially if you plan to visit a Kentucky State Park for a specific event. Event details and contact information for all 52 Kentucky State Parks can be found on this website.

Wedding Anniversary of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks
6/14/2008

Celebrate the wedding anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's parents, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks. They were married on June 12, 1806 near Springfield, Kentucky. This event will feature a play that portrays the 1806 wedding ceremony as they share their vows. There will also be plenty of music and dancing involved with the play. Interpreters portraying historical figures such as the first governor of Kentucky Isaac Shelby, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and more, will be performing. They will provide an educational opportunity for old and young alike. Also enjoy the “American Experience” that includes 1806 Oxen, a Flint Napper, a Wool Spinner, Tomahawk throwing, common people of the early 19th Century and other performers and interpreters of the early 19th Century. Crafts, games and activities for children and adults will also be on hand. The wedding ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The “American Experience”, historical interpreters and speakers, children and adult games and activities, and all other educational speakers and entertainment will be going on through out the entire day. Plan ahead to spend the entire day at Lincoln Homestead State Park, there will be shuttle services to and from parking, food vendors, gift shop and restrooms. You will leave with a true feel for American and Kentucky life in the early days of this great state and nation. There will be a $5.00 per car parking fee.

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