Illinois Historic Preservation Agency

02/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/09/2026 12:05

Visit Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site to celebrate Lincoln's birthday

SPRINGFIELD - Celebrate the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site in Lerna.

Author Stacy Lynn will discuss and sign her book, "Loving Lincoln: A Personal History of the Women Who Shaped Lincoln's Life and Legacy," beginning at 2 p.m. in the visitor center auditorium. Additionally, light refreshments and children's craft activities will be available in the visitor center lobby.

In "Loving Lincoln," Lynn offers a fresh perspective on the 16th president by examining the influence of women throughout his life. The book highlights Lincoln's kindness, sensitivity and moral center while exploring how women helped shape his legacy. Blending history, biography and personal reflection, Lynn emphasizes the value of emotional connection in understanding historical figures.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the Goosenest Prairie Gift Shop, operated by volunteers with the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation.

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
, a gateway site for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, preserves the 1840s home of Lincoln's father and stepmother, Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln. The site, located eight miles south of Charleston and 14 miles southeast of Mattoon, is operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The event is presented by Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site and the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation. For more information, call 217-345-1845 or email [email protected] .

About IDNR


The Illinois Department of Natural Resources was established in 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 and follow us on Facebook , YouTube and LinkedIn.
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