Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home 1905 Georgian Revival home built by Robert Lincoln.
412-acre estate with gardens, working farms, hiking trails & restored 1903 Pullman railcar.
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Welcome Center & The Museum Store. Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home is located in the quintessential Vermont village of Manchester. Robert Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, built his ancestral home in 1905. It was only occupied by the Lincoln family until 1975. Hildene’s 412 acres include the historic home, a goat dairy, restored Pullman car, a worki

ng farm and 12 miles of walking trails; a formidable landscape to put Hildene’s mission, Values into Action, into practice. The formal garden boasts a thousand peony blooms, many from the original plants which date back to 1908. The Rowland Agricultural Center at Hildene Farm houses our cheese making facility and is home to a herd of Nubian goats, whose milk is used to produce our goat cheese. 2011 marked the arrival of the 1903 Pullman Palace car, Sunbeam. It is a beautiful example of a wooden Pullman car, but more importantly, we use Sunbeam to tell the paradoxical story “Many Voices,” those of the Company, High Society, African American Pullman porters and us; our guests and our staff. We also offer excellent educational opportunities for children. From our school programs to summer camps, our staff engages youngsters in subjects including agriculture, natural science and history. For more information on Hildene please contact us, we would love you hear from you. Our phone number is 800.578.1788 or you can email us at [email protected].

Things are “buzzing” in The Museum Store. Our Observation Hive has returned, and the bees are busy making honey. Come se...
05/30/2026

Things are “buzzing” in The Museum Store. Our Observation Hive has returned, and the bees are busy making honey. Come see them at work!




Four Craftsmen, One Home: Historic Preservation at Hildene, Part OneWalk the south porch of Hildene, The Lincoln Family ...
05/29/2026

Four Craftsmen, One Home: Historic Preservation at Hildene, Part One

Walk the south porch of Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, on any given Tuesday this spring, and you will see three things at once. New balusters, hand-spun and freshly painted, standing in clean rhythm alongside the new railing. A section of the original 1905 balustrade still waiting its turn, the paint peeling and the wood softening at the seams. And, somewhere between the two, Matt Beattie, who leads the preservation team, considering what to fix next.

This is what historic preservation at Hildene actually looks like. Not a single grand reveal. Not a home closed for a year and reopened with a ribbon. A working balance between what has been kept right and what is still being kept up.

To keep reading, please visit our blog:
https://hildene.org/blogs/news/four-craftsmen-one-home

Hildene is blooming! Stroll through our Formal Garden & treat your senses.


05/28/2026

Hildene is blooming! Stroll through our Formal Garden & treat your senses.



Spotting Honeybees & Peonies in the Formal Garden! Plan your visit for Peony Season this June at Hildene. The American P...
05/26/2026

Spotting Honeybees & Peonies in the Formal Garden!

Plan your visit for Peony Season this June at Hildene. The American Peony Society designated two of Hildene’s peonies, ‘Hildene’ and ‘Jessie Lincoln,’ as previously unidentified cultivars..

A Summer Night at HildeneExperience the storied elegance of the Lincoln family legacy during an intimate, after-hours jo...
05/25/2026

A Summer Night at Hildene

Experience the storied elegance of the Lincoln family legacy during an intimate, after-hours journey through the breathtaking 412-acre estate of Hildene. We invite you to step back in time for a curated evening of historical grandeur, agricultural wonder and refined flavors.

Dates:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026

Learn more and register at visit hildene.org

June is blooming with discovery at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home.Join us for Peony Season in the Formal Garden to fam...
05/21/2026

June is blooming with discovery at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home.

Join us for Peony Season in the Formal Garden to family experiences on Hildene Farm in the dene. Meet baby lambs and barnyard friends during Storytime on the Farm, including a special Father’s Day Storytime celebration. Explore the landscape through our programs - Edible Plant Trail Walk & Talk, Butterfly Walkabout, and Bird Walk: Cavity Nesters.

Visit hildene.org to learn more and register for your favorite programs.

05/20/2026

“If you could only smell this video.”
- Zaidee Bliss | Assistant Hospitality Coordinator
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

Peony season is almost here — the Formal Garden will burst into bloom with a thousand of fragrant peonies in shades of pink, white, and crimson.

Plan your visit and experience Hildene this June.



We still have a handful of spots available in these summer camps:“The Wild and Wonderful World of Plants”July 6–10, for ...
05/19/2026

We still have a handful of spots available in these summer camps:

“The Wild and Wonderful World of Plants”
July 6–10, for children entering grades 3–5
Where the crafting of herbal teas, terrariums, and dream pillows grows an appreciation for gardens, fields, and forests.

“Fabulous Forests”
July 20–24, for children entering grades 4–6
Where the forest becomes a playground, inspiring games, wildcrafting, and hands-on discovery of woodland ecosystems.

“Eco-Explorer Camp”
July 27–31, for children entering grades 4–6
Where exploration of Hildene’s ecosystems inspires curiosity and environmental stewardship.

To learn more and register visit: http://hildene.org/pages/day-camps

If your child would like to sign up for more than two camps, or even repeat a favorite, they are now welcome to do so. Please reach out to Youth Education Director, Lisa Maggio with any questions.

05/15/2026

Storytime on the Farm: Goat Dairy

It’s story time on the farm! Put on your overalls and boots and join Hildene’s farmers and frolicking baby goats at the goat dairy for a different interactive story each week. This delightful program is free for members and free with admission for nonmembers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive at Hildene’s Welcome Center at least 30 minutes before story time to pick up your admission or member stickers and to ensure that you have enough time to enjoy a walk to the goat barn or use Hildene transportation.

Saturday, May 23rd & 30th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This program is free with admission.



Welcome back to this season's volunteers! We had a lovely breakfast despite the rainy morning.
05/14/2026

Welcome back to this season's volunteers!
We had a lovely breakfast despite the rainy morning.

Address

PO Box 377, 1005 Hildene Road
Manchester, VT
05254

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18005781788

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