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Exploring near Lincoln's Tomb
W Oak Ridge St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Within the walls of this stunning granite monument is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife, Mary and three of their four sons. After honoring Lincoln's legacy, make sure to check out these other close-by attractions.
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Rub Lincoln's nose right outside the Tomb for good luck!
W Oak Ridge St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
At the entrance to the Tomb itself, there is a bronze bust of Mr. Lincoln where visitors from around the world have stopped to rub the nose of the statue for good luck.
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Walk, Hike and Bike through history
W Oak Ridge St
Springfield, IL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s State Historic Sites “Walk, Hike and Bike History,” is a series of inspiring outdoor experiences that will connect you to our must see museums & monuments throughout Springfield. Visit our website to see which tours start at Lincoln Tomb!
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Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Visit one of the many War Memorials in Oak Ridge Cemetary
W Oak Ridge St
Springfield, IL
The Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial, dedicated in 1988, honors the almost 3,000 Illinoisans killed or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War.
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Purple Heart Memorial
1441 Monument Ave
Springfield, IL
The Illinois Purple Heart Memorial honors recipients of the Purple Heart killed or wounded from all wars the United States has participated in.
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Illinois Korean War Memorial
W Oak Ridge St
Springfield, IL
Octagon granite walls provide the foundation for this breathtaking monument. The names of the nearly 2,000 Illinois veterans killed in action are engraved on the granite walls as well as quotes from all branches of the Armed Forces.
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World War I Sangamon County Veterans Memorial
1441 Monument Ave
Springfield, IL
Monday:
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
An obelisk memorial, bearing the names of 113 Sangamon Countians who died of wounds or disease in World War I, was created in the early 2000s by John Kerasotes.
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World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial
1441 Monument Ave
Springfield, IL
Honoring the 987,000 men and women from Illinois who served our country during WWII, the 22-ton cast white concrete globe symbolizes the conflict that involved more than 200 nations.
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Explore Central IL Black History
1440 Monument Ave
Springfield, IL
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Learn authentic stories about African-American life in Central Illinois, past and present, celebrating and sharing their history and culture and planning for their future.
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Find rare items such as a target board shot at by President Lincoln
1301 N MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Friday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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 Illinois.