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SUMMARY:GMALL Presents – Iran and the Near East: War\, Consequence\, and the Uncertain Road Ahead
DESCRIPTION:GMALL Presents – Iran and the Near East: War\, Consequence\, and the Uncertain Road Ahead\nTuesday\, July 14 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Hildene’s Lincoln Hall\n\n\nGreen Mountain Academy welcomes author and former United States Ambassador to Croatia\, Peter Galbraith\, to talk about the situation in Iran and the Near East. In the spring of 2026\, the United States launched military operations against Iran\, opening a new and consequential chapter in the long and troubled history between the two nations. But what comes next? This talk will examine the origins\, conduct\, and human costs of the conflict — and wrestle honestly with the hardest question of all: what kind of Iran will emerge from the rubble? Drawing on historical precedent\, regional expertise\, and frank reflection on the limits of military power\, Galbraith will explore three plausible futures — a Iran nudged toward political reform\, a successor regime more hardline and hostile than the one it replaced\, or a descent into prolonged civil war and fragmentation. This is not a lecture with easy answers but an invitation to think carefully and grapple with a crisis that will shape the region — and American foreign policy — for generations. Registration is $20 per person. For more information or to register\, please call our office at 802-867-0111 or visit greenmtnacademy.org.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/gmall-presents-iran-and-the-near-east-war-consequence-and-the-uncertain-road-ahead/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T120000
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200540Z
CREATED:20260426T200540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200540Z
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T201345Z
CREATED:20260426T201345Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime on the Farm: Goat Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Storytime on the Farm: Goat Dairy\n\nSaturday\, May 23rd & 30th\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nThis program is free with admission. \nIt’s story time on the farm! Put on your overalls and boots and join Hildene’s farmers and frolicking baby goats at the goat dairy for a different interactive story each week. This delightful program is free for members and free with admission for nonmembers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive at Hildene’s Welcome Center at least 30 minutes before story time to pick up your admission or member stickers and to ensure that you have enough time to enjoy a walk to the goat barn or use Hildene transportation.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/storytime-on-the-farm-goat-dairy/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T130000
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200540Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200540Z
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T201345Z
CREATED:20260426T201345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T201345Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime on the Farm: Goat Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Storytime on the Farm: Goat Dairy\n\nSaturday\, May 23rd & 30th\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nThis program is free with admission. \nIt’s story time on the farm! Put on your overalls and boots and join Hildene’s farmers and frolicking baby goats at the goat dairy for a different interactive story each week. This delightful program is free for members and free with admission for nonmembers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive at Hildene’s Welcome Center at least 30 minutes before story time to pick up your admission or member stickers and to ensure that you have enough time to enjoy a walk to the goat barn or use Hildene transportation.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/storytime-on-the-farm-goat-dairy/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T201224Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hildene
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk\n\nSaturday\, May 23rd\n7:00 – 10:00 am \nThis program is free and does not require admission. \nJoin 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. Free. No registration is required. \nBird Note: Eastern Phoebe  \nThe Eastern Phoebe is a flycatcher\, a family group generally lacking distinctive colors or field marks. About the size of a bluebird\, the brownish-gray phoebe has buffy underparts and lacks wing-bars or face/eye markings. When perched waiting to dart out to grab an insect\, it pumps its tail up and down. Be on the lookout for this behavioral trademark. The Eastern Phoebe is well known for nesting over a doorway\, on a light post or under an eve\, persistent in constructing a nest of mud and mosses.  It is one of the first birds to return here in the spring. Listen for its namesake call: pheeꞌ-bee.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/bird-walk-at-hildene-3/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200540Z
CREATED:20260426T200540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200540Z
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T201126Z
CREATED:20260426T201126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T201126Z
UID:10002775-1779015600-1779022800@www.dorsetvt.com
SUMMARY:Lincoln Essay Competition Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln Essay Competition Awards Luncheon\n\nSunday\, May 17th \nThis program does not include or require admission. \nTo honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, Vermont’s 8th graders were invited to reflect on the enduring significance of America’s founding document. Students from around the state weighed in on a wide range of current national issues\, answering the question of whether actions being taken to address these concerns align with the country’s bedrock tenets. \nHildene received 147 submissions to this year’s 8th Grade Lincoln Essay Competition\, now celebrating its 20th year. First\, second\, and third-place winners were chosen from each of four regions\, with a two-way tie for third in one of the regions. Three honorable mentions were selected from the remaining combined pool of finalists. \nStudents will be coming from all over the state to be honored at the Lincoln Essay Competition Awards Luncheon in Hildene’s Lincoln Hall on Sunday\, May 17th. The public is also welcome to attend what has become one of Hildene’s most uplifting and inspiring occasions. To see the list of winners\, learn more about the LEC\, and to RSVP\, please click here.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/lincoln-essay-competition-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200540Z
CREATED:20260426T200540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200540Z
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200540Z
CREATED:20260426T200540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200540Z
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200956Z
CREATED:20260426T200956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200956Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Birding at Hildene
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Birding\n\nSunday\, May 10th\n9:00 am – 11:00 am \nThis program does not require admission. \nThis workshop is for those who know the basics of birding\, but want to expand their appreciation of birds and get to the next level of birding. Join avid birders Claudia Burns and Warren Cairo for a guided bird walk on Hildene’s trails on Sunday\, May 10\, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Claudia and Warren will share their tips and techniques for finding and identifying birds in the field\, including birding by ear. They will also share some of their favorite birding apps. The workshop will entail moderate walking. Registration details coming soon.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/intermediate-birding-at-hildene/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200856Z
CREATED:20260426T200856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200856Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Meet The Baby Goats\n\nSaturday\, May 9th\n10:00 am – 4:30 pm \nThis program is free with admission. \nHildene Farm will be filled with new life this spring. Come meet the adorable baby goats bouncing around the goat dairy on Saturday\, May 9\, from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. All guests must check in at the Welcome Center to pay admission or pick up their member stickers. Then enjoy a walk to the goat dairy on the level Farm Loop trail. We will provide shuttle bus rides for those who need extra assistance. (Hildene Farm will host another Meet the Babies day at the animal barn in the dene on June 6th). Free with admission.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/meet-the-baby-goats/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200755Z
CREATED:20260426T200755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200755Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hildene
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk\n\nSaturday\, May 9th\n7:00 am – 10:00 am \nThis program is free and does not require admission. \nJoin 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. Free. \nBird Note:  Ruffed Grouse \nHave you ever been walking in the woods and heard what sounded like a tractor starting?  It is likely coming from a Ruffed Grouse ‘drumming’ to attract a mate. This sound is made when the male beats his wings against the air to create a vacuum. He usually displays his drumming prowess on a stage: a log\, stone or mound of dirt roughly 10-12 inches above the ground. Grouse are crow-sized ground birds of mottled brown\, white and reddish plumage. When fanned\, the long tail is bordered by a black band with white fringe at the end — a distinctive feather if found alone on the ground. (Photo is used with permission by Mary Holland of Naturally Curious) \nA grouse nest is a small depression in the ground lined by sticks\, grasses and buds. Grouse forage on vegetation\, including leaves\, buds\, and fruits of ferns\, shrubs\, and woody plants. Typically\, only a small number of the 8-14 chicks will survive to adulthood. Ruffed Grouse are readily heard\, but less often seen at Hildene.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/bird-walk-at-hildene-2/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200646Z
CREATED:20260426T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200646Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Birding Workshop at Hildene
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Birding Workshop\n\nFriday\, May 8\n9:00 am – 11:00 am \nThis program does not require admission. \nIt’s time to spread your wings and learn a delightful new hobby. Join avid birders Claudia Burns and Warren Cairo for a beginner’s primer on the endlessly engaging world of birdwatching. Claudia and Warren will go over the fundamentals of equipment\, etiquette\, and identification\, and then help you put those skills into practice outdoors. The workshop will entail moderate walking. For ages 12 and up. Registration required by May 6: $20 for members\, $25 for non-members. Registration coming soon.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/intro-to-birding-workshop-at-hildene/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T200540Z
CREATED:20260426T200540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T200540Z
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
DESCRIPTION:Little Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats!\n\nSaturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9)\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nThis program does not include\, but does require\, admission.\n\nLittle Hooves\, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene’s adorable baby Nubian goats. Offered every Saturday and Sunday in May from 12:00–1:00 PM (except for May 9th)\, participants will help prepare bottles\, feed the kids\, and enjoy time with the babies while learning from our goat dairy staff in a small‑group setting. The program is limited to 10 participants and costs $10 per person\, making it a fun and memorable immersive experience for all ages.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-bottle-feeding-baby-goats/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260128T211522Z
CREATED:20260128T211522Z
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SUMMARY:Pullman Porters
DESCRIPTION:Pullman Porters: Unsung Heroes\n\nSunday\, February 15th\n2:00 – 3:30 PM \nIn 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 role Pullman porters played in the Pullman Company\, the emergence of America’s Black middle class\, and the formation of the Black labor movement. Discover how the porters helped to advance the civil rights movement. This fascinating slice of American history actually begins with the Emancipation Proclamation and ends with the March on Washington. Explore what it was like to travel and work on a Pullman car and engage in discussion about the porters’ enduring fight for social change and justice in America. \n$20 Members / $25 Non-members. \nRegistration is required by Friday\, February 13. Call Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click the button below to register.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/pullman-porters/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260128T211255Z
CREATED:20260128T211255Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hildene
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk\n\nSaturday\, February 7th\n9:00 – 10:30 am \nJoin 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. \nFebruary Bird Note: Red Crossbills and White-winged Crossbills are medium-sized finches with distinctively crossed bills adapted to extract seeds from spruce\, fir\, pine and other conifer tree cones. When they pry into a cone\, the crossed bill tips come together. With some twisting and turning of their heads\, they force a gap between the cone scales. They then use their tongues to retrieve the seed inside. Crossbills are largely nomadic\, following cone production. Because cone production in the north has been low this year\, there is a prediction that this will be an eruption year: finches will be heading south looking for food. Crossbills flock year-round. They often call in flight and can be spotted feeding at the tops of conifers. Each species has its own feeding niche. While there have not been any sightings of the White-winged Crossbills at Hildene yet\, there have been sightings of the Red Crossbill. \nNo registration is required. Call Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click the button if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/bird-walk-at-hildene/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260128T211156Z
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SUMMARY:Bookmark Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bookmark Felting Workshop\n\nSunday\, February 1st\n1:00 – 3:00 pm \nGather 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 on both books and hands and make lovely gifts. \n$30 members /$35 nonmembers\, which includes materials fee. \nLimited to 15 participants. Registration required by Thursday\, January 29. Call Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click the button below to register.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/bookmark-felting-workshop/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T143000
DTSTAMP:20250819T171621Z
CREATED:20250819T171621Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday from 10:30am – 2:30pm Sunday October 5\, 12 & 19! \nThe 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 animals and learn about Hildene’s diverse natural and cultivated ecosystems and sustainable farming practices. The tractor-drawn wagon rides will be making a continuous loop of the dene between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. You may get on and off at any stop\, as room permits. \nFree with admission. All parking is at the Welcome Center; participants may walk or take the tram to the dene. For more information\, please contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click to email.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/fall-wagon-rides-at-hildene-farm/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20250819T171621Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday from 10:30am – 2:30pm Sunday October 5\, 12 & 19! \nThe 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 animals and learn about Hildene’s diverse natural and cultivated ecosystems and sustainable farming practices. The tractor-drawn wagon rides will be making a continuous loop of the dene between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. You may get on and off at any stop\, as room permits. \nFree with admission. All parking is at the Welcome Center; participants may walk or take the tram to the dene. For more information\, please contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click to email.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/fall-wagon-rides-at-hildene-farm/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000
DTSTAMP:20250819T171621Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene Farm!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday from 10:30am – 2:30pm Sunday October 5\, 12 & 19! \nThe 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 animals and learn about Hildene’s diverse natural and cultivated ecosystems and sustainable farming practices. The tractor-drawn wagon rides will be making a continuous loop of the dene between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. You may get on and off at any stop\, as room permits. \nFree with admission. All parking is at the Welcome Center; participants may walk or take the tram to the dene. For more information\, please contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click to email.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/fall-wagon-rides-at-hildene-farm/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTSTAMP:20250818T173128Z
CREATED:20250818T173128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T173128Z
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SUMMARY:Hildene's Autumn Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:September 26: Hildene’s Autumn Harvest Festival\n\n\nFriday\, 4:00 PM – Dusk \nPlease 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 \nAdmission tickets are available online only\, August 1 through September 12th. Tickets will not be available for sale at the event. Your support helps sustain all that is Hildene—from its historic home and gardens to its farms and educational programs. Thank you! \nhttps://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=qfJVLG
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildenes-autumn-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20250718T162120Z
CREATED:20250718T162120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T162120Z
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SUMMARY:From Field to Fork: Cooking with Hildene Farm Produce
DESCRIPTION:FROM FIELD to FORK: Cooking with Hildene Farm Produce\nSunday\, August 24\n1:00 – 4:00 pm \nJoin 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 in small groups to create a seasonal meal guided by Chef Nic and his team. The session will conclude with a shared meal\, paired wine\, and good conversation in Hildene’s new Lincoln Hall. Each participant will leave with a produce box and tips for using its contents at home\, as well as some inspiration on what to do with all the wonderful fresh produce they find at local farmers’ markets. \nRegistration is required\, as space is limited. $100/person (includes all ingredients and take-home produce box). Contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click to email.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/from-field-to-fork-cooking-with-hildene-farm-produce/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T100000
DTSTAMP:20250718T162014Z
CREATED:20250718T162014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T162014Z
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SUMMARY:Hildene Member Walk - Trails and Kids
DESCRIPTION:MEMBER WALK – Trails and Kids!  \nFriday\, August 22\n9:00 am  \nMeet 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 front lawn of the house. We will head up to the Observatory to look down at the dene and finish in the Formal Garden. Please wear comfortable walking shoes\, plan for some mud\, bring water\, and wear sunscreen. No need to RSVP. \nNOT YET A MEMBER?\nJoin today at the Contributing level and receive a private golf cart tour for up to 5 guests. All memberships are valid until May 31\, 2026.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/hildene-member-walk-trails-and-kids/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T160000
DTSTAMP:20250718T161903Z
CREATED:20250718T161903Z
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SUMMARY:Tea & Flowers with Ann Ogden Hausslein at Hildene
DESCRIPTION:TEA & FLOWERS with Ann Ogden Hausslein\nThursday\, August 14\n3:00 – 4:00 pm \nGather 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. \nRegistration required by August 12: $20 members/$25 non-members. Contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click to email.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/tea-flowers-with-ann-ogden-hausslein-at-hildene/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000
DTSTAMP:20250718T161554Z
CREATED:20250718T161554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T161554Z
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SUMMARY:Morning in the Formal Garden at Hildene
DESCRIPTION:MORNING IN THE FORMAL GARDEN \nSaturday\, August 9\n10:00 to 11:00 am  FREE WITH ADMISSION \nEnjoy 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 Garden\, pollinator gardens\, and cutting & kitchen gardens. Meet under the awning at the back of the Lincoln family’s home. Rain or shine. \nPre-registration is not required.  Members always visit for FREE\, non-members pay admission\, and everyone must check in at the Welcome Center to receive their admission stickers. Trams and shuttles from the Welcome Center will be available. Questions? Contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click to email. \nNote: The final Morning in the Formal Garden will be held on 9/13. Mark your calendar.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/morning-in-the-formal-garden-at-hildene/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTSTAMP:20250718T161752Z
CREATED:20250718T161752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T161752Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk - Vultures (Turkey and Black) at Hildene
DESCRIPTION:BIRD WALK – VULTURES (Turkey and Black) \nSaturday\, August 9 \n7:00 to 10:00 am   FREE \nMeet 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 meadow trails and around the main house. No registration required. Questions? Contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click to email. \n  \nBIRD NOTE: DID YOU KNOW? \nThese large\, black birds have featherless heads which only a parent could love! Why no feathers? It’s all about cleanliness. They eat by thrusting their heads inside rotting\, dead animals\, ‘cleaning up’ carrion before it rots and causes disease. Their sense of smell is highly developed\, but they do not have the ability to rip and tear open a fresh carcass. \nThe red-headed Turkey Vultures soar with their wings in a slight V shape\, barely flapping. The dark forward underwing linings contrast with the gray trailing flight feathers. They roost together at night and fly and hunt together during the day. \nTheir cousin\, the Black Vulture\, is smaller with a black\, featherless head. From underneath\, white patches at the wing tips of black wings are diagnostic. Turkey Vultures are relatively new arrivals in VT\, within the last 15 years. Black Vultures are even more recent.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/bird-walk-vultures-turkey-and-black-at-hildene/
LOCATION:Hildene\, A Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Rd\, Manchester\, VT\, United States
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