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Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home

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1005 Hildene Rd
Manchester, VT United States
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  • February 2026

  • Sun 15

    Pullman Porters

    February 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    Pullman Porters: Unsung Heroes Sunday, February 15th 2:00 - 3:30 PM In honor of Black History Month and the 100th anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Union, Hildene is offering an immersive program on the Pullman porters, followed by a guided tour of its 1903 Pullman railcar, Sunbeam. Join Hildene educator Lisa Maggio to learn about the critical […]

  • Sat 7

    Bird Walk at Hildene

    February 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    Bird Walk Saturday, February 7th 9:00 - 10:30 am Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks traverse uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot. […]

  • Sun 1

    Bookmark Felting Workshop

    February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    Bookmark Felting Workshop Sunday, February 1st 1:00 - 3:00 pm Gather in the greenhouse, bring your favorite book, sip some tea, and learn how to felt whimsical bookmarks using a mix of roving from Hildene’s flock of Corriedale sheep and Huacaya alpaca with Hildene Farm Agriculture Manager and Educator Kim Pinsonneault. Felted bookmarks are gentle […]

  • October 2025

  • Sun 19

    Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!

    October 19, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    Sunday from 10:30am - 2:30pm Sunday October 5, 12 & 19! 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 […]

  • Sun 12

    Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!

    October 12, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    Sunday from 10:30am - 2:30pm Sunday October 5, 12 & 19! 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 […]

  • Sun 5

    Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!

    October 5, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    Sunday from 10:30am - 2:30pm Sunday October 5, 12 & 19! 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 […]

  • September 2025

  • Fri 26

    Hildene’s Autumn Harvest Festival

    September 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    September 26: Hildene's Autumn Harvest Festival Friday, 4:00 PM - Dusk Please join us for a fun, family-friendly 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! Questions? Click to email Christine Furman Admission tickets […]

  • August 2025

  • Sun 24

    From Field to Fork: Cooking with Hildene Farm Produce

    August 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    FROM FIELD to FORK: Cooking with Hildene Farm Produce Sunday, August 24 1:00 - 4:00 pm Join Chefs Nick and Nic of Pangaea and Hildene Farm’s Gardens Manager & Educator Ann Ogden Hausslein for a hands-on workshop celebrating the best of Hildene’s August harvest. Using a curated “mystery box” of fresh-picked produce, participants will cook […]

  • Fri 22

    Hildene Member Walk – Trails and Kids

    August 22, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    MEMBER WALK - Trails and Kids!   Friday, August 22 9:00 am  Meet in front of the Welcome Center for a walk on the Farm Trail to the goat dairy to see how the kids have grown! After saying hello to the goats, we will walk the Birch Knoll trail to the Hildene Award Trail to the main […]

  • Thu 14

    Tea & Flowers with Ann Ogden Hausslein at Hildene

    August 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    TEA & FLOWERS with Ann Ogden Hausslein Thursday, August 14 3:00 - 4:00 pm Gather with friends in the garden in the dene at the height of the summer season to learn how to cut and arrange glorious flowers, while sipping refreshing herbal teas made from garden plants. Take a bouquet home to enjoy. Registration required […]

  • Sat 9

    Morning in the Formal Garden at Hildene

    August 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    MORNING IN THE FORMAL GARDEN  Saturday, August 9 10:00 to 11:00 am  FREE WITH ADMISSION Enjoy a morning stroll through the flower gardens of Hildene with a horticulturist. Learn a little bit about the history of the Formal Garden and beyond, along with current ecological gardening techniques. Ask your gardening questions while exploring the Formal […]

  • Sat 9

    Bird Walk – Vultures (Turkey and Black) at Hildene

    August 9, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    BIRD WALK - VULTURES (Turkey and Black)  Saturday, August 9  7:00 to 10:00 am   FREE Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot. Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks run along uneven terrain on forest and […]

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