A walk in the woods with forester Alan Calfee. Become acquainted with the variety and majesty of the trees that live amongst us. Participants will walk Hildene’s trails and learn how to identify trees and what about them makes each species unique. 10:00am to noon. $10 for Hildene members, $15 for non-members. Register with Stephanie by June 14 by calling 802.367.7960 or by email.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

Join Hildene president, Seth Bongartz, in a communal reading of the fiery July 5, 1852, speech in which the great abolitionist orator Frederick Douglass took exception to being asked to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Discussion and refreshments will follow. 10:00 to 11:00am. Check in is in the Welcome Center. This program is presented in partnership with the Vermont Humanities Council and is free and open to the public. For more information contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960 or by email.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

Those who enjoy canning know well the joy of opening a jar of preserved veggies in January and experiencing the wonderful taste of summer.  Jane and Ken Moriarty will teach participants how to preserve crushed tomatoes and demonstrate safe and straight-forward pressure-canning methods. 1:00 to 3:00pm, $15 for Hildene members, $20 for non-members.  Limited to 10 participants, each of whom will take home a quart jar of crushed tomatoes.  Preregistration is required by Friday, August 23.  For more information and to register, contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960 or by email.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

Make Decorative Felted Goat Milk Soap with Dene Farm staff Kimberly Pinsonneault. 2:00 to 4:00pm. $30 for Hildene members/$35 for non-members - includes materials fee. Limited to 15 participants, preregistration is required by Friday, October 25. For more information or to register, call Stephanie at 802.367.7960 or email her.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

Robert and Mary's home is decorated for Christmas throughout the month - December 6 through January 1 - as they might have done when they stayed at Hildene through the holidays in 1912. Musicians will play the Lincolns' 1908 Aeolian organ and Steinway piano. Please check back for a schedule of musicians.

Holiday Musician Schedule to be Announced

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot,  8:00am, Free.

The Museum Store welcomes neighbors and new friends. Dressed in all its holiday finery, the spirit of the season abounds in our 115 year old Carriage Barn. Hot apple cider, Vermont tastings & fresh cider doughnuts. The crisp fragrance of pine boughs and sounds of the season.  Bring this page with you on December 7 or 8 and as our gift to you we will give you 20% off your total purchase in The Museum Store.