Explore Robert & Mary’s Home

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

Make new friends at Hildene Farm

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

Lincoln Essay Competition

Essays Due: February 12, 2026.

The competition is open to all eighth graders who study in the state of Vermont.

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.

Trails for miles & miles

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

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

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.

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

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.

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Lincoln Essay Competition

Lincoln Essay Competition

Essays Due: February 12, 2026.

The competition is open to all eighth graders who study in the state of Vermont.

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

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.

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Trails for miles & miles

Trails for miles & miles

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

Our Organization
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
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
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
Our History

A profound story of preservation and perseverance.

Our History

Hildene was the summer home of Robert Lincoln, the son of President Abraham Lincoln.

Up Next

10

Jan

9:00am -
10:30am

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Bird Walk

Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks traverse uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot.

18

Jan

1:00pm -
3:00pm

Audience: Adult

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Basket Weaving

Winter is the perfect time to learn to weave your own basket, so you’ll be ready to harvest veggies, collect eggs and/or pick berries this summer! Weave a 10” egg basket, using cane and reed. No experience necessary. Registration is required by Wednesday, January 14th.

01

Feb

1:00pm -
3:00pm

Audience: All ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Bookmark Felting

Gather in the greenhouse, bring your favorite book, sip some tea, and learn to felt whimsical bookmarks using a mix of roving from Hildene’s flock of Corriedale sheep and Huacaya alpaca. Felted bookmarks are gentle on books, hands, and make lovely gifts. Registration required by Thursday, January 29.

07

Feb

9:00am -
10:30am

Audience: All ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Bird Walk

Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks traverse uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot.

Education / History / Preservation

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home
Education

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

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home
History

Pullman Porters: From Freed People to Civil Rights Leaders

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home
Preservation

Hildene is helping to preserve a rare Vermont Heritage Breed