Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
10/07/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2025 10:12
Visit Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site for torchlight Halloween and wiener roast Oct. 25
SPRINGFIELD - Visitors are invited to stroll along illuminated paths between the historic farms and enjoy a night by the fire at the Torchlight Halloween Hike and wiener roast at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site in Coles County on Saturday, Oct. 25.
This family-friendly event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be music, storytelling, bonfires and a wiener roast near the visitor center. Volunteers from the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation will sell cider, hotdogs, and s'mores ingredients for visitors to roast over the fire. Proceeds benefit educational and interpretive programs at the site.
Some stories in the Lincoln Cabin are spooky but are child friendly. Volunteers in historic clothing and friendly ghost makeup will walk along the paths to interact with guests. The torchlit hike covers mixed terrain; guests are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear and seasonal outerwear. The event is rain or shine.
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
is a gateway site for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. It was the 1840s home of Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother, Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln. The site is located at 402 S. Lincoln Highway, Lerna. For more information call 217-345-1845 or email [email protected] .
is a gateway site for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. It was the 1840s home of Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother, Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln. The site is located at 402 S. Lincoln Highway, Lerna. For more information call 217-345-1845 or email [email protected] .
About IDNR
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 100 years of conservation and service to the people of Illinois throughout 2025. The department was established July 1, 1925, as the Illinois Department of Conservation, bringing under one umbrella oversight of fish and game, forestry, public works, and lakes.
Today, IDNR's work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry, and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water allocation and coastal management; conservation police; mines and minerals; oil and gas; issuance of licenses, permits, and numerous grants; the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta; and the Illinois State Museum. Visit https://dnr.illinois.gov for more information.
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