Tractor Tour of Hildene Farm in the dene
Explore Hildene Farm in the dene on a guided tractor-drawn tour through this beautiful working landscape. The “dene,” Old English for a valley with a stream, is where Hildene’s agricultural traditions continue today.
Offered the first three weekends in October as an add-on to your Hildene day visit.
Pollinators in Action: A Guided Garden Walk
Offered Thursdays and Fridays this fall as an add-on to your Hildene day visit.
A general admission ticket or active membership is required along with your Guided Tours ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
Join Hildene’s beekeeper and educator for a guided walk from the Kitchen and Cutting Gardens through the Pollinator Meadow and into the Formal Garden. Along the way, discover pollinators in action as they prepare for winter and learn about the vital role these remarkable creatures play in our gardens and ecosystems.
As temperatures cool and frost approach, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are busy gathering the last of the season’s nectar and pollen. They are fueling migration, building winter fat reserves, and stocking their homes for months ahead.
Members-Only Guided Walking Tour of Historic Dellwood Cemetery
Friday, October 23rd
9:00 am - 10:00 am
This program is for members only. You must have an active Hildene membership to register.
Members, please join us for a Members-Only Guided Walking Tour of historic Dellwood Cemetery with Manchester Historical Society Curator Shawn Harrington. During this informative tour, we will visit the resting places of prominent citizens and friends of Robert Lincoln, explore Manchester’s storied past, and learn about the people who helped shape the community.
Drawing on Shawn’s extensive knowledge of Hildene and Manchester history, these walks are filled with fascinating facts, stories, and connections. Dress for the weather and prepare to be amazed by Shawn’s engaging storytelling and the many connections he brings to life along the way!
Members' Sip & Shop
Friday, December 4th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a festive evening of holiday shopping at The Museum Store and enjoy 20% off your entire purchase of store merchandise. Find a unique gift for your loved ones and yourself while supporting our nonprofit. Members and their friends are welcome!
Members, if you'd like to come back and shop some more—or if you can’t make it on Friday evening—the 20% off will be available through Sunday, December 6th! Just show your Hildene Member card.
Exploration Backpack Program
June – October
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
This program is free with admission.
Looking for a fun way to nurture your child’s appreciation for the natural world? Check out our self-guided Into the Woods exploration backpack which contains all the essential tools and activity cards for discovery. Through a series of stops along a Hildene trail, children will engage in hands-on forest activities. Suggested for ages 5 to 10, the adventure is intended to take between 1- 2 hours. The pack is designed for 1 to 3 children, but more could participate if they are willing to share tools. This experience is free with admission. While packs may be checked out from The Museum Store, it is recommended that you reserve one in advance by contacting Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click here.
