Explore Robert & Mary’s Home

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

Stroll through the Formal Garden

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

Make new friends at Hildene Farm

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

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 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

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.

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

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 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

27

Jul

3:00pm -
4:00pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

BBA/Hildene Greenhouse & Garden Tour

Come hear from the work crew about how they steward the gardens that provide learning, curriculum and food for the surrounding community.

04

Aug

5:00pm -
6:30pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Parlor Music at Hildene: An Intimate Summer Evening

Enjoy a summer evening of piano, harp, and organ music as award-winning musicians Rachel Clemente and Dr. Alastair Stout bring the Lincoln family’s instruments to life overlooking their blooming garden.

08

Aug

7:00am -
9:00am

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 run along uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house.

12

Aug

6:00pm -
7:30pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Akhil Reed Amar on Birth Equality and the US Constitution

Renowned constitutional scholar and bestselling author Akhil Reed Amar will offer a wide-angled and in-depth approach to understanding America’s ever-evolving journey to live up to its central founding moral principle that all people are created equal.

20

Aug

4:00pm -
8:00pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

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.

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