Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home
Manchester, VT
A Georgian Revival mansion built for the family of Robert Todd Lincoln, set on a hillside with views across the Battenkill valley. Tour the house, then walk the grounds and gardens on a clear day.
Hildene was the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of President Abraham Lincoln. The Georgian Revival mansion, completed in 1905, was designed by the firm Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge. It stands on a hill about 90 m (300 ft) above the Battenkill Valley, and the estate covers 412 acres (about 167 ha). Furnishings include family furniture and mementos as well as a 1908 Aeolian organ. The house stayed in the family until 1975, and since 1978 it has been cared for by the nonprofit Friends of Hildene.
On the grounds you will also find the formal garden with more than 1,000 peonies and the restored Pullman private railcar Sunbeam of 1903. At the Rowland Agricultural Center, Nubian goats are kept and cheese is made. Allow several hours for the house and grounds; the views are best on a clear day.
- Nearest town
- Manchester, VT
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.1403, -73.0794
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping on the BattenkillCampsite5 mi from Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home
- Howell's Camping areaCampsite7 mi from Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home
- Grout Pond Recreation AreaCampsite10 mi from Hildene, the Lincoln Family HomeTents
- Emerald Lake State ParkCampsite10 mi from Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home
- Hapgood Pond Recreation AreaCampsite12 mi from Hildene, the Lincoln Family HomeTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
- Greendale CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home · 11 pitches
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FAQs
Where is Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home?
Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home is in Manchester, VT, at GPS 43.1403, -73.0794. It is about 19 mi from Bennington.
Can you camp near Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping on the Battenkill, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bennington Battle Monument (19 mi), Grafton Village (23 mi), Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams (30 mi) and MASS MoCA (30 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)