Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

Lincoln's Family Pew

321 S 7th Street , Springfield, IL 62701

Historic Sites

Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, like many of their neighbors, maintained a family pew in their place of worship.

Temporarily Closed

You may view it, and seven beautiful Tiffany windows, in the First Presbyterian Chruch, which is downtown Springfield. Docent guided tours include information about the Louis Comfort Tiffany Windows and the Lincoln Family's relationship to First Church.

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball

Robin Roberts Stadium •  May 27 – Jul 30 @ 6:30PM

Catch all the excitement of the 2025 Springfield Lucky Horseshoes' baseball season

Read more about Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball

Levitt Amp Music Series in Downtown Springfield

The Y Block-Downtown Springfield •  May 29 – Jul 31 @ 6PM

The Levitt Amp Concert Series is back for 2025 in downtown Springfield

Read more about Levitt Amp Music Series in Downtown Springfield

History Comes Alive

Springfield, IL •  Jun 06 – Aug 09 @ 9AM

This summer, History Comes Alive returns for its 16th season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time.

Read more about History Comes Alive

You might also be interested...

Camp Butler National Cemetery

Springfield

Once the site of a Union Civil War training camp and Confederate prison, now a national cemetery for veterans and their dependents. There are over 25,000…

Read more about Camp Butler National Cemetery

Route History Museum & Souvenir Shop

Springfield

At Route History visitors can experience and learn about pioneers that made significant contributions to Illinois, the city of Springfield, the greater society, located along…

Read more about Route History Museum & Souvenir Shop

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield

The national historic site, run by the National Park Service, includes the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned, as well as a four-block neighborhood that reveals…

Read more about Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.