Explore Robert & Mary’s Home

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

Wander & Roam on our Trails

Our 12 miles of trails are a wonderful way to experience Hildene.

Stroll through the Formal Garden

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

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.

Attend our Autumn Harvest Festival

***SOLD OUT*** Please join us on SepteMber 26th for a fun, family-friendly celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene!

Make new friends at Hildene Farm

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

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.

Wander & Roam on our Trails

Wander & Roam on our Trails

Our 12 miles of trails are a wonderful way to experience Hildene.

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.

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.

Attend our Autumn Harvest Festival

Attend our Autumn Harvest Festival

***SOLD OUT*** Please join us on SepteMber 26th for a fun, family-friendly celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene!

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.

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

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

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

A profound story of preservation and perseverance.

Our History

This year is the 120th anniversary of Robert and Mary Lincoln's arrival at Hildene in 1905.

Up Next

17

Sep

7:00 PM -
8:30 PM

Audience: Ages 13+

Hildene Reads

Join Hildene staff online for a discussion of PEN Award winner Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, by Ben Goldfarb, a powerful story of how one of the world’s most influential species can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, extinction, and climate change — and how we can learn to coexist with our fellow travelers on this planet.

26

Sep

4:00 PM -
7:00 PM

Audience: All ages

Hildene's Autumn Harvest Festival

Please join us for a fun, family-friendly fundraising celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene! This community gathering features local food, live music, drinks, flower picking, barnyard animals, crafts, children’s games, pumpkin picking, an apple pie contest, and more! Tickets are now sold out.

04

Oct

9:00 AM -
10:30 AM

Audience: All ages

Members Only! Early Access Day: Fall Foliage

Join us an hour before we open to walk our trails to enjoy the fall foliage! Beat the crowds and bring your camera to take in the gorgeous colors in the morning light. First, check in at the Welcome Center with your membership card, then walk the trails and the Formal Garden. Please note, the house will not be open until 10 AM when we open to the public.

05

Oct

10:30 AM -
2:30 PM

Audience: All ages

Fall Wagon Rides Sundays

The Hildene farm staff will host autumn wagon ride tours of the dene. Stops along the route include the greenhouse, pastures, orchard, wetland/floating boardwalk, apiary, animal barn (including alpaca, Randall cattle, pigs, sheep, rabbits and chickens), and vegetable and flower gardens. Come meet our animals and learn about Hildene’s diverse natural and cultivated ecosystems and sustainable farming practices. The tractor—drawn wagon rides will be making a continuous loop of the dene between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Sundays October 5, 12, and 19.

Autumn Harvest Festival

Don't miss our fun, family-friendly fundraising celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene! This joyful community gathering features local food, live music, drinks, flower picking, barnyard animals, crafts, children’s games, pumpkin picking, an apple pie contest, and more!

Tickets are now sold out. To join our waiting list, please email Christine Furman.

Education / History / Preservation

Education

Burr & Burton Academy students learn on-site at Hildene Farm

History

Pullman Porters: From Freed People to Civil Rights Leaders

Preservation

Hildene is helping to preserve a rare Vermont Heritage Breed