Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

Lincoln's Family Pew

321 S 7th Street , Springfield, IL 62701

Historic Sites

Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, like many of their neighbors, maintained a family pew in their place of worship.

Temporarily Closed

You may view it, and seven beautiful Tiffany windows, in the First Presbyterian Chruch, which is downtown Springfield. Docent guided tours include information about the Louis Comfort Tiffany Windows and the Lincoln Family's relationship to First Church.

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

History Comes Alive

Springfield, IL •  Jun 04 – Aug 08 @ 9AM

This summer, History Comes Alive returns for its 17th season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time.

Read more about History Comes Alive

The 2026 Season at the Springfield Muni

The Springfield Muni •  May 29 – Aug 22 @ 8:30PM

Calling all theatre fans! The Springfield Muni returns with another exciting summer season!

Read more about The 2026 Season at the Springfield Muni

Women's Pro Baseball League Inagural Season at Robin Roberts Stadium

Robin Roberts Stadium •  Aug 01 – Sep 22 @ 5PM

The WPBL plays their inaugural season at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield IL

Read more about Women's Pro Baseball League Inagural Season at Robin Roberts Stadium

You might also be interested...

Camp Butler National Cemetery

Springfield

Once the site of a Union Civil War training camp and Confederate prison, now a national cemetery for veterans and their dependents. There are over 25,000…

Read more about Camp Butler National Cemetery

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Springfield

More than 40,000 square feet of galleries, theaters, and historic displays that combine scholarship with showmanship – culminating in the world’s best collection of Lincoln lore…

Read more about Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Illinois State Military Museum

Springfield

Rare artifacts, including the artificial leg of Mexican General Santa Anna, preserve and showcase the diverse military history of Illinois from its earliest citizen soldiers to…

Read more about Illinois State Military Museum

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.