Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
15588 History Lane, Petersburg, IL 62675
Historic Sites
Step back in time nearly 200 years as you walk the streets of this reconstructed pioneer village where Abraham Lincoln lived and worked as a young man.
See where he split rails, clerked in a store and served as postmaster, among other positions that influenced him to eventually become the Great Emancipator. Watch and interact as history comes to life through the costumed characters of the people who lived here more than 150 years ago. Engaging special events, including music festivals and candlelight tours, take place throughout the year at New Salem
Currently Open: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm, Saturday + Sunday - 9:00am - 3:00pm
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- Mon: 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Tue: 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Wed: 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Thu: 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Fri: 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Sat: 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Sun: 9:00am – 3:00pm
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Lincoln's New Salem Candlelight Walk
Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site • Oct 04 – Oct 05 @ 7PM
Enjoy an evening touring Lincoln's New Salem on Friday October 4th & Saturday October 5th from 7PM-9PM.
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Fall Festival at Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site
Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site • Oct 26 @ 10AM
The annual Fall Festival at Lincoln's New Salem takes place on Saturday October 26th.
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