History Comes Alive: Spring Break Edition

March 16, 2025 - March 30, 2025
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Love History Comes Alive but can't wait until the Summer?

No worries, look for History Comes Alive Spring Break Edition running March 16th-30th. This edition of History Comes Alive will feature historical speeches, crafts, and even meet & greets with the Lincolns. Locations will include the Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol, Dana-Thomas House, and more!

- Meet & Greet: Meet members of the Lincoln family and snap a selfie
- Civil War Activity Zone: Interactive Fun for the Whole Family with Hands-On Demonstrations
- Complete our Abe’s Hat Hunt for a Special Prize! Join us for a scavenger hunt throughout Springfield to find President Lincoln's hidden hats
- Immerse Yourself in Historical Crafts for the Whole Family at both the Dana-Thomas House and the Old State Capitol!
- Step Back in Time: Historical Toys & Games with Mary & Tad Lincoln at the Lincoln Home Site (Fri & Sat)
- Experience Lincoln LIVE: Watch His Famous Speeches in Their Original Locations! (Tue-Sat)
- Build a model log cabin with Abe himself and learn about life in a log cabin (Tue-Thu)
- Enjoy some treats and tales with Abe at The Wakery
- Be part of the special Macaroni Soup Party at the Dana-Thomas House
- Rise & Shine with coffee, donuts and history at the Old State Capitol

Check out the full list of History Comes Alive Spring Break events here!

And if you are visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, don't forget to have kids pick up their History Detective Kit. Free with admission, complete the kit during your visit to the museum and exchange it at the end for a prize!