Search

You searched for "springfield".

Show Filters
Showing 1 - 20 of 28 items

Elijah Iles House: Springfield's History Museum

Temporarily ClosedStanding as the oldest surviving home in Springfield, the house was home to Springfield's first merchant and a friend and supporter of Abraham Lincoln. Iles...

Route History Museum & Souvenir Shop

Route History is an attraction that is part of the "Living Legends of Route 66" program.  Stacy Grundy, Gina Lathan, and Kenneth Lockhart opened Route History...

Edwards Place

The Edwards Place tells the story of social and domestic life in antebellum Springfield. A center for social activity, prominent citizens and politicians such as Abraham...

Dana-Thomas House - Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Now open. Reservations required for your visit. Make your reservation here.The Dana-Thomas House is one of the most unique and lavish structures designed by Frank Lloyd...

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

In 1861, Abraham Lincoln left his home of 17 years – the only home he ever owned – to serve as the 16th President of the...

Lincoln's Family Pew

Temporarily ClosedYou 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...

Old State Capitol

The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. It is here that Lincoln practiced law, served...

Vachel Lindsay Home

Now Open. Reservations required for your visit. Book your reservation here.Nicholas Vachel Lindsay is considered a founder of modern singing poetry, as he referred to it, in...

Illinois Police Officers Memorial

The Illinois Police Officers Memorial Committee was established in 1985. Our monument in Springfield, Illinois bears the names of the officers who have made the ultimate...

Bicentennial Plaza

The Plaza's 16 interpretive panels show places, events and people who lived and worked in Springfield and advanced Lincoln's vision for America as a land of...

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Welcome Back – Please note temporary policy changes due to COVID-19This state-of-the-art facility was carefully designed with exacting historical detail. Amazingly well-preserved artifacts tell the entire...

Camp Butler National Cemetery

Camp Butler was once the site of Illinois’ second largest Union Army training camp during the Civil War and also became a Confederate POW prison after...

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum

The museum also contains medals, photos, actual battle swords, currency, drums and other musical instruments, books, documents, a Union soldier's uniform, and dresses from the Civil...

Governor's Mansion

Over the years, Illinois governors have hosted U.S. presidents, ambassadors, and most importantly, generations of Illinois residents at the People’s House. The Mansion underwent a spectacular,...

Illinois Fire Museum

Temporarily ClosedStep back in time inside the Old Firehouse Building #7 on the grounds of the Illinois State Fair and see antique fire service memorabilia, art...

Illinois Korean War Memorial

At the circumference of the bell are four niches, each with a larger-than-life figure representing a branch of the armed services. Inscribed on the base are...

Illinois State Capitol

The first legislative session was held here in 1877. The growth of the state had increased the need for more file storage and office space than...

Illinois State Military Museum

Preserving the heritage of the Illinois National Guard, the museum is committed to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the military artifacts associated with the citizen-soldier of...

Lincoln Tomb

Now open. Reservations required for your visit.  Make your reservation here.Designed by famed sculptor, Larkin Mead, and completed in 1874, this beautiful landmark is nestled in...

Lincoln's Eighth Judicial Circuit - Bloomington-Normal Hub

Abraham Lincoln was away from Springfield riding the Eighth Judicial Circuit for nearly six months of the year, three months each spring and three months each...