Lincoln Museum Inc

08/11/2026

07/31/2026

Lincoln Museum Charter Member, Jim Shaw, Sr., hosted a tour with Karen and William Mclaren who are visiting Hodgenville from Perth, Scotland. A fourth-generation beef cattle farmer, Mclaren’s Aberdeen Angus herd spans 102 years. He is serving as judge for the LaRue County Fair’s beef cattle show on Saturday, August 1 beginning at 10 am. Mclaren has served as a beef cattle judge in 19 different countries.

Fun Fact: Scotland is home to the first statue of Abraham Lincoln erected outside of the United States. Known as the Scottish-American Soldiers Monument, it is located in the Old Calton Cemetery in Edinburgh. Learn more about Lincoln’s global impact in the museum’s Global Lincoln video exhibit shown daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

07/05/2026

And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

07/04/2026

Always a poignant and meaningful event. Congratulations to our newest citizens who took the Oath of Allegiance administered by the Honorable David J. Hale at the naturalization ceremony at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.

07/04/2026

Happy 250!
Wishing you and yours a happy and safe Independence Day.