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

25

Sep

2:30pm -
3:20pm

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Pollinators in Action: A Guided Garden Walk

Join Hildene’s beekeeper and educator for a guided walk through the Kitchen and Cutting Gardens, Pollinator Meadow, and Formal Garden to discover pollinators preparing for winter.

03

Oct

Multiple time slots available

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Tractor Tour of Hildene Farm

Explore Hildene Farm in the dene on a guided tractor-drawn tour through this beautiful working landscape. “Dene,” Old English for a valley with a stream, is where Hildene’s agricultural traditions continue today.

04

Oct

Multiple time slots available

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Tractor Tour of Hildene Farm

Explore Hildene Farm in the dene on a guided tractor-drawn tour through this beautiful working landscape. “Dene,” Old English for a valley with a stream, is where Hildene’s agricultural traditions continue today.

10

Oct

Multiple time slots available

Audience: All Ages

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Tractor Tour of Hildene Farm

Explore Hildene Farm in the dene on a guided tractor-drawn tour through this beautiful working landscape. “Dene,” Old English for a valley with a stream, is where Hildene’s agricultural traditions continue today.

11

Oct

12:00pm -
3:00pm

Audience: Adult

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Pressed Flowers with Artist Ellie Roden

Preserve a little of the garden to enjoy all year long. Join pressed flower artist Ellie Roden for a creative autumn afternoon at Hildene. Ellie will share the art of flower pressing and demonstrate techniques for preserving the color, form and delicate details of flowers and foliage.

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