Visit Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site for torchlight Halloween and wiener roast Oct. 25

For Immediate Release

SPRINGFIELD – Visitors are invited to stroll along illuminated paths between the historic farms and enjoy a night by the fire at the Torchlight Halloween Hike and wiener roast at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site in Coles County on Saturday, Oct. 25.

This family-friendly event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be music, storytelling, bonfires and a wiener roast near the visitor center. Volunteers from the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation will sell cider, hotdogs, and s’mores ingredients for visitors to roast over the fire. Proceeds benefit educational and interpretive programs at the site.

Some stories in the Lincoln Cabin are spooky but are child friendly. Volunteers in historic clothing and friendly ghost makeup will walk along the paths to interact with guests. The torchlit hike covers mixed terrain; guests are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear and seasonal outerwear. The event is rain or shine.

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is a gateway site for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. It was the 1840s home of Abraham Lincoln’s father and stepmother, Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln. The site is located at 402 S. Lincoln Highway, Lerna. For more information call 217-345-1845 or email info@lincolnlogcabin.org.