Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site

Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site Admission is free. Items related to The Prairie Troubadour's life and poetry are for sale in the souvenir room. Open year round Tuesday thru Saturday 10-4.

The birthplace and long-time home of poet Nicholas Vachel Lindsay who became famous in the early part of the 20th Century for his unique style of poetry and artwork (most famously "General William Booth Enters Into Heaven" and "The Congo"). Visitors to the home see displays of Lindsay family heirlooms, Vachel's artwork and learn about the poet, his family and his times. The home also has ties to A

braham Lincoln who visited the home on many occassions when his brother-in-law owned the home. The home is an Illinois state historic site and is located at 603 S. 5th Street in Springfield, Illinois. There is no admission fee but donations are accepted.

06/10/2024

In the heart of our country stands the home of Vachel Lindsay; poet, illustrator, and pioneering film critic. From his lifelong base of Springfield, Illinois...

02/27/2024
The 1908 Race Riot was a pivotal moment in Springfield's history and it set Vachel Lindsay down a path he never really s...
01/29/2024

The 1908 Race Riot was a pivotal moment in Springfield's history and it set Vachel Lindsay down a path he never really strayed too far away from after those tragic events.
Local playwright Tim Crawford brings the story of those tragic days in August, 1908 to the stage in this dramatic telling of one family's experience during the riots.

This is sad news. Downtown Springfield owes Carolyn a great deal. RIP.
01/15/2024

This is sad news. Downtown Springfield owes Carolyn a great deal. RIP.

Considered a visionary and credited with starting downtown's revitalization, Oxtoby also was named the State Journal-Register First Citizen in 1998

Happy 144th, Vachel!
11/10/2023

Happy 144th, Vachel!

10/20/2023
"I am unjust, but I can strive for justice."
07/16/2023

"I am unjust, but I can strive for justice."

Springfield historian Randy Miller shared this earlier on his page and I wanted to share. It's the Abraham Lincoln Hotel...
07/14/2023

Springfield historian Randy Miller shared this earlier on his page and I wanted to share. It's the Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Roxy Theater (the Majestic in Vachel's day) & the YWCA along 5th. Further south, the white house on the left, middle of the frame, is the Lindsay home!

I love it when I find the house in books like this!
07/04/2023

I love it when I find the house in books like this!

The house is open for tours but reservations need to be made through Eventbrite. Here's the link! Hope to see you soon!
06/08/2023

The house is open for tours but reservations need to be made through Eventbrite. Here's the link! Hope to see you soon!

Lining up plans in Springfield? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest.

05/11/2023

In the heart of our country stands the home of Vachel Lindsay; poet, illustrator, and pioneering film critic. From his lifelong base of Springfield, Illinois...

Kate Lindsay, the poet's mother in a photo I've never seen. Taken from a newspaper article.
03/20/2023

Kate Lindsay, the poet's mother in a photo I've never seen. Taken from a newspaper article.

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603 S 5th Street
Springfield, IL
62703

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+12175240901

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