Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
Vermont
Hildene, located in Manchester Center, Vermont, is the historic summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln. Completed in 1905 in the Georgian Revival style, the estate sits on a 300-foot promontory overlooking the Battenkill Valley, encompassing 412 acres of meadows, wetlands, and formal gardens designed to resemble a cathedral's stained glass window. The house is furnished with Lincoln family heirlooms and contains artifacts belonging to Robert Todd Lincoln and his parents, including a restored 1908 Æolian pipe organ. The estate also features the Rowland Agricultural Center with Nubian goats and a cheese-making facility, as well as the 1903 Pullman palace car Sunbeam, connected to Robert Lincoln's tenure as president of the Pullman Company. Hildene offers walking trails, educational programs, and a museum store housed in the restored carriage barn, making it a unique cultural and historical destination that preserves the Lincoln family legacy in a scenic Vermont setting.
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Consiglio: Visitors are encouraged to explore the formal gardens, farm, and historic Pullman railcar. The best time to visit is during spring and summer when gardens are in full bloom and outdoor programs are active. Advance ticket purchase is recommended for special events and guided tours. Discounts may be available for seniors, students, and groups. Comfortable footwear is advised due to uneven terrain on trails around the estate.
Fatti interessanti
- •Hildene's formal garden is designed to mimic a cathedral's stained glass window using privet hedges and flowering plants.
- •The estate includes a restored 1903 Pullman palace car named Sunbeam, linked to Robert Todd Lincoln's presidency of the Pullman Company.
- •The property features over 1,000 herbaceous peonies in its gardens, notable among horticultural enthusiasts.
- •An Æolian pipe organ installed in 1908 was restored by the Friends of Hildene in 1980.
- •The estate spans 412 acres, half of which includes meadows and wetlands in the Battenkill Valley.
Storia
Robert Todd Lincoln first visited Manchester Center in 1863.
The estate, named Hildene, meaning 'hill' and 'valley with stream,' was completed in 1905 as the summer home for Robert and Mary Lincoln.
The Lincoln family occupied the estate until 1975 when the last Lincoln descendant died there.
In 1978, the Friends of Hildene non-profit acquired the property and began restoration efforts to preserve the house, gardens, and outbuildings, opening it to the public as a museum and cultural site.
Guida del luogo
The Lincoln Family Home1905
The main house, completed in 1905 in Georgian Revival style, is furnished almost entirely with original Lincoln family furniture and contains artifacts of Robert Todd Lincoln and his parents, including a restored 1908 Æolian pipe organ.
Formal Garden1907
A unique garden designed in the pattern of a cathedral's stained glass window, planted in 1907 with privet hedges and mixed annual and perennial flowering plants, including over 1,000 herbaceous peonies.
Rowland Agricultural Center and Hildene Farm2008
Opened in 2008, this center features a herd of Nubian goats and a cheese-making facility, offering visitors a chance to experience farm life and artisanal cheese production.
Pullman Palace Car Sunbeam1903
A restored 1903 wooden Pullman railcar that was produced during Robert Todd Lincoln's presidency of the Pullman Company, now permanently housed at Hildene.
Contatto
Telefono: (802) 362-1788
