Virtual Tour

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Hours 9 AM – 4 PM, Wednesday-Sunday (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Also closed on Lincoln's Birthday, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day

Tours are given approximately every 20 minutes Please note, the last tour starts with the video around 3:45 and the tour is over just prior to 5 PM.

On busy days, particularly Saturdays and Sundays, the last tour may fill well in advance; we suggest that you do not wait until the last tour.

Reservations for groups of ten or more may be made by calling 217.782.6773 (We do not book advance reservations for groups of fewer than ten persons.)

Suggested donation $5/Adults, $3/Children, $13/Families

We suggest allowing 1 1/2 hours in your schedule for your total visitation time.

For any additional inquiries regarding tours, please call the site at 217.782.6776.

For additional information on other museums, historic sites and special events in Springfield, check out
www.visit-springfieldillinois.com

Events for 2010

February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, site closed

February 14, Valentine's Day Events 1-4PM

March 20 & 21, ongoing, Suffragette Program – Free

April 24 & 25, ongoing, Theosophy Meeting – Free

May 1, 6-9 PM, Early 20th Century Dance Music Program, $5 admission at the door, Includes refreshments and dance lessons, Music by the UIS Chamber Orchestra

June 6, 1-3 PM, Ice Cream Social Celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright’s Birthday

July 24, 6-9 PM, Jazz in Bloom, Cocktail Party and Silent Auction, Advance Reservations and Admission

August 7 & 8, 10 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM, Historic Funeral Reenactment

September 19, 1-3 PM, Mother & Daughter Tea, Advance Reservations and Admission

October 29 & 30, Ghost Walk, $5 admission at the door

December 1, First Day House is fully decorated for holidays.

December 3, Foundation Membership Reception 5:30-7:30 PM (Admission fee & advance reservations required) 217.788.9452

December 18, Family Night, $1 suggested donation for everyone, 4-8 PM

December 19, Luminaria Sunday 4-8 PM

December 30, Children’s Story Hour Day, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM, (Reservations required for Story Hour 217.782-6776), Holidays tours of the site available all day)

For Group Reservations during the month of December, please call 217.782.6773