His father was born in a log cabin and called from the humblest rank in life to preside over our nation during the most momentous period of its history. One generation later, Robert Todd Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, became Chairman of the Pullman Company, the largest manufacturing corporation at the turn of the 20th century. He built his Georgian Revival mansion in 1905 in the scenic village of Manchester. It became home to only Lincoln descendants until 1975, longer than any other Lincoln residence. It is the Great American Story.

Each year Hildene's staff welcome thousands of guests daily to the Lincoln home, grounds and walking trails. We can accommodate scheduled guided tours, self-guided tours, group tours and school groups. You should allow approximately 3 to 4 hours for your visit.

Your visit includes a brief video presentation in the Welcome Center, a self-guided tour of Robert and Mary Lincoln's home, listening to the 1,000-pipe Aeolian organ and access to the Hoyt Formal Garden. You'll also want to visit the Cutting and Kitchen Gardens, the Observatory, Goat Dairy, Pullman car Sunbeam, Dene Farm, and the exhibits.
Our 1903 Pullman Palace Car Sunbeam is open to the public and is a site on the Vermont African American Heritage Trail. It includes an exhibit, Many Voices, highlighting the paradox of Pullman Porters and the subsequent rise of the Black middle class.

Open Daily Year-round, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Closed Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, & 26 and Easter
$20/Adults, $5/Youth

Local

Eat and Drink

• The Silver Fork - Manchester (1.2 miles) - A small six table Chef owned restaurant with a menu that reflects his experience.

See and Do

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• The Pember Library and Museum of Natural History Granville (20.5 miles) - The Pember Library and Museum of Natural History is a 2 Story granite and marble stone building. The...
• Hoosick Township Historical Society within the Louis Miller Museum Hoosick falls (21.8 miles) - The Louis Miller Museum and the Hoosick Township Historical Society is devoted to preservation of it...