Nestled among the mountains of East Tennessee, 2 miles from historic
Cumberland Gap, is Lincoln Memorial University. At the main entrance to
the University stands the magnificant Abraham Lincoln Museum, a living
memorial to the 16th President of the United States.
The Abraham Lincoln Museum houses one of the largest and most complete Lincoln and Civil War collections in the country. Exhibited are many rare items, such as the silver-topped cane Lincoln carried the night of his assassination, a lock of his hair clipped as he lay on his death bed, 2 life masks made of Lincoln, and numerous personal belongings. Over 20,000 books, manuscripts, photographs, paintings and sculptures tell the story of President Lincoln and the Civil War period in America. This treasure trove serves as a great attraction to students, researchers and the general public. The museum also serves as a teaching facility for the University, hosting numerous school groups, lectures and special programs throughout the year.
The founding of Lincoln Memorial University by Union General Oliver Otis Howard fulfilled President Lincoln's desire to help the people of East Tennessee who had remained loyal during the Civil War. In time, the university acquired numerous artifacts from Lincoln's life which today serve to perpetuate his memory and legacy. Drawing support from all over the United States, this Lincoln collection has been nationally renowned for more than 50 years.
HOURS: Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm; Saturday 11am to 4pm; Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
ADMISSION: $2 adults, $1.50 seniors, $1 children 6-12.
DIRECTIONS: The museum located south of Middleboro, Kentucky on US Hwy 25E on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University, about 1 hour from Knoxville.