Located in southwestern Vermont, Hildene was the seasonal residence of Robert Lincoln and his wife, Mary. Robert was the only child of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood. Between 1905 and 1975, three successive Lincoln generations lived at Hildene. In 1978, the nonprofit Friends of Hildene purchased and preserved the estate, which is open to the public year-round.
Hildene is among Vermont’s top cultural heritage sites and tourist destinations. The Lincoln family legacy and Abraham Lincoln's enduring greatness are woven into the rich tapestry of contemporary life at Hildene. The nonprofit attraction is comprised of Lincoln’s 1905 Georgian Revival home, formal and working gardens, restored Pullman railcar Sunbeam, agricultural operations, cheesemaking facility, twelve miles of trails, and year-round programming — all on 412 acres in beautiful Manchester, Vermont.
For more information, please visit hildene.org or call (802) 362-1788.
