Located 20 Miles northwest of Springfield on Route 97
15588 History Lane, Petersburg
217-632-4000
Free admission, but donations accepted
New Salem is the pioneer village where Lincoln arrived at the age of 22. As you walk New Salem’s pathways, you’ll get a glimpse of life as it was in the 1830s. Here the uneducated Lincoln was able to try out several occupations – as clerk, laborer, merchant, postmaster and surveyor, before focusing exclusively on law and politics.
There’s a visitor center where guests can view a film that introduces you to the New Salem experience. There is also a museum exhibit highlighting artifacts used by original New Salem residents.
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