Explore Robert & Mary’s Home

Robert and Mary’s home sits atop a forested hill and overlooks a dene, or valley with a stream.

Wander & Roam on our Trails

Our 12 miles of trails are a wonderful way to experience Hildene.

Stroll through the Formal Garden

Designed in 1908 by President Lincoln’s granddaughter, this garden is a cherished gem year-round.

Tour our Pullman Railcar, Sunbeam

Hildene's 72-foot restored railcar was configured as a private car for the Pullman Company’s charter service in 1903 during Robert Lincoln’s tenure as president.

Attend our Autumn Harvest Festival

Please join us for a fun, family-friendly celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene!

Make new friends at Hildene Farm

Visit our livestock (sheep, cows, & more!) and enjoy seasonal programs down on the farm.

Explore Robert & Mary’s Home

Explore Robert & Mary’s Home

Robert and Mary’s home sits atop a forested hill and overlooks a dene, or valley with a stream.

Wander & Roam on our Trails

Wander & Roam on our Trails

Our 12 miles of trails are a wonderful way to experience Hildene.

Stroll through the Formal Garden

Stroll through the Formal Garden

Designed in 1908 by President Lincoln’s granddaughter, this garden is a cherished gem year-round.

Tour our Pullman Railcar, Sunbeam

Tour our Pullman Railcar, Sunbeam

Hildene's 72-foot restored railcar was configured as a private car for the Pullman Company’s charter service in 1903 during Robert Lincoln’s tenure as president.

Attend our Autumn Harvest Festival

Attend our Autumn Harvest Festival

Please join us for a fun, family-friendly celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene!

Make new friends at Hildene Farm

Make new friends at Hildene Farm

Visit our livestock (sheep, cows, & more!) and enjoy seasonal programs down on the farm.

Our Organization

Our Mission: Living the Lincoln Legacy

Our Organization

Hildene educates and inspires all generations by bringing the legacy of the Lincoln family to life.

The Museum Store

Shop in our restored carriage barn.

The Museum Store

Within the beautifully restored setting of this turn-of-the-20th century Carriage Barn and Stable, there is always something new to discover from around the globe and from local artisans.

Exhibits

Explore the American Experience

Exhibits

From presidential addresses to the rise of the Black middle class, our exhibits showcase pivotal moments in our country's history.

Our History

A profound story of preservation and perseverance.

Our History

This year is the 120th anniversary of Robert and Mary Lincoln's arrival at Hildene in 1905.

Up Next

13

Sep

8:00 AM -
9:30 AM

Audience: All ages

Bird Walk: Song Sparrow

Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks run along uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. Free. No registration required.

13

Sep

10:00 AM -
11:00 AM

Audience: All ages

Morning in the Formal Garden

Join us for our final Formal Garden gathering of the season! Enjoy a morning stroll through the flower gardens of Hildene with a horticulturist. Learn a little bit about the history of the Formal Garden and beyond, along with current ecological gardening techniques. Ask your gardening questions while exploring the formal garden, pollinator gardens, and cutting & kitchen gardens. 

17

Sep

7:00 PM -
8:30 PM

Audience: Ages 13+

Hildene Reads

Join Hildene staff online for a discussion of PEN Award winner Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, by Ben Goldfarb, a powerful story of how one of the world’s most influential species can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, extinction, and climate change — and how we can learn to coexist with our fellow travelers on this planet.

26

Sep

4:00 PM -
7:00 PM

Audience: All ages

Hildene's Autumn Harvest Festival

Please join us for a fun, family-friendly fundraising celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene! This community gathering features local food, live music, drinks, flower picking, barnyard animals, crafts, children’s games, pumpkin picking, an apple pie contest, and more! Admission tickets are available online only, through September 12th. Tickets will not be for sale at the event. 

Autumn Harvest Festival

Don't miss our fun, family-friendly fundraising celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene! This joyful community gathering features local food, live music, drinks, flower picking, barnyard animals, crafts, children’s games, pumpkin picking, an apple pie contest, and more!

Education / History / Preservation

Education

Burr & Burton Academy students learn on-site at Hildene Farm

History

Pullman Porters: From Freed People to Civil Rights Leaders

Preservation

Hildene is helping to preserve a rare Vermont Heritage Breed