Lincoln-Hanks Wedding Anniversary Celebration

A performance of the outdoor drama, "Dearly Beloved: The Vows of a Lincoln Legacy," will be held at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 14, 2008 at Lincoln Homestead State Park in Springfield. The event marks the 202nd anniversary of the marriage of Abraham Lincoln’s parents, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks on June 12, 1806.

In addition to the wedding ceremony, there will be historical speakers throughout the day including Dr. Thomas Walker, Governor Isaac Shelby, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. 

The American Experience is also part of the day's activities. The American Experience is designed to give visitors a look at what America was like in early 1800’s when Lincoln’s parents were married.  Some of the activities and interpretations include a wool spinner, flint napper, “Jack and Mattie” common stock people, quoits and tomahawk throwing, rail splitters and more.  There will also be children’s activities including corn shuck dolls and flowers, games, as well as period music. 

Food vendors will be available at the park and a shuttle service will be provided to and from the parking areas. Parking costs $5 per car. An additional charge will be assessed for buses or large vans.

For information and directions to Lincoln Homestead State Park, go to www.parks.ky.gov or call 859-336-7461. The official site of the Lincoln-Hanks Wedding Bicentennial is www.lincolnhanks.net.