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

08

May

9:00am -
11:00am

Audience: Ages 12+

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Intro to Birding Workshop

It’s time to spread your wings and learn a delightful new hobby. Join avid birders Claudia Burns and Warren Cairo for a beginner’s primer on the endlessly engaging world of birdwatching.

09

May

7:00am -
10:00am

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

09

May

10:00am -
4:30pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Meet The Baby Goats

Hildene Farm will be filled with new life this spring. Come meet the adorable baby goats bouncing around the goat dairy on Saturday, May 9, from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. All guests must check in at the Welcome Center to pay admission or pick up their member stickers. Then enjoy a walk to the goat dairy on the level Farm Loop trail.

10

May

12:00pm -
1:00pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!

Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene's adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th).

16

May

12:00pm -
1:00pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!

Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene's adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th).

17

May

11:00am

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Lincoln Essay Competition Awards Luncheon

Students will be coming from all over the state to be honored at the Lincoln Essay Competition Awards Luncheon in Hildene’s Lincoln Hall on Sunday, May 17th. The public is also welcome to attend what has become one of Hildene’s most uplifting and inspiring occasions.

23

May

7:00am -
10:00am

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.

23

May

11:00am -
12:00pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

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.

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