Национальный исторический памятник «Дом Линкольна»

#AbrahamLincoln #LincolnHome #SpringfieldIllinois #Route66 #Illinois What was life really like inside Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois before he became president? In this video, we tour the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, explore the historic rooms where Lincoln and his family lived, and uncover fascinating details about Abraham Lincoln, Mary Lincoln, and their family life. Located in downtown Springfield, the Lincoln Home is one of the most fascinating historic sites in Illinois and it's also one of the few National Park Service sites located along Route 66. We check out the home, learn about its history, explore original furnishings and period details, and even take on the Junior Ranger experience. During our tour, you'll see and learn about: 🏠 Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home and how long the Lincoln family lived there 🇺🇸 What Lincoln's life was like before he moved to the White House 👩 Mary Lincoln's bedroom and her influence on the household 🛏️ The separate bedrooms used by Abraham and Mary Lincoln ✍️ The desk where Lincoln reportedly stayed up late writing 🎩 Lincoln's famous top hat and his unusual way of carrying important papers 👢 Lincoln's remarkably large shoe size 🍳 The original 600-pound cast-iron kitchen stove 🪞 Victorian-era furniture, wallpaper, and household details 👨‍👩‍👦 The Lincoln children and what family life was like in the house 📜 Connections to Lincoln's political career and his famous House Divided speech 🏛️ How the Lincoln family home eventually became a National Historic Site 🛣️ The connection between the Lincoln Home and Historic Route 66 in Illinois The Lincoln family lived in this house from 1844 until 1860, when Abraham Lincoln left Springfield for Washington, D.C., to become the 16th President of the United States. After Lincoln's assassination in 1865, the family never returned to live in the home. If you're planning an Illinois road trip, exploring Springfield, Illinois, following Route 66, or looking for fascinating Abraham Lincoln history, this is a stop worth seeing. 📍 Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield, Illinois Have you visited the Lincoln Home or any other Abraham Lincoln historic sites? Let us know in the comments!