What an awesome experience, we absolutely loved our time here!! We happened to be visiting during the annual bluegrass music event which was such an added bonus. The kids loved seeing everyone dressed up in period outfits and giving demonstrations. We were able to talk to the blacksmith, the teachers in the one room school house and even get even a live demonstration on how they dyed yarn back then. Very cool!! The entry was FREE, but they do ask for a recommended donation.

The only downside we could see was that the gift shop and restaurant were now closed due to lack of or no funding. Seems the state of Illinois could be a greater help here. Such an amazing part of Illinois history, such a shame the State doesn't put more effort behind it.

Regardless, we had a great time and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about Lincoln, his history in Illinois and how they lived back then.