Uncover the Hidden Treasures of Hildene A Lincoln Family Gem

It was named after Robert and his wife Mary's Vermont home, which sits atop a hill with sweeping views of the Taconic Mountains to the west, the Green ... Here he built a Georgian Revival home as a country retreat for his family. Hildene remained in the Lincoln family until 1975, and after a ... We were pleased for the opportunity to create this brief greeting for our friends at the American Public Gardens Association to kick off ... Please note that opening hours on special days or holidays may differ from what is displayed here. We therefore recommend you to always check the opening hours ... Last summer, Maddie and Pat got engaged on Martha's Vineyard, picked the stunning Hildene estate to get married, and asked me to document their ... President Lincoln's granddaughter, Jessie, designed the formal garden on the south lawn of her parents' Manchester home, Hildene, in 1907. The main house at Hildene was Robert and Mary Lincoln's home. I was surprised to learn that it was really a family home, and not just opulent. Hildene is a 412-acre Georgian Revival estate designed by Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge of Boston, Massachusetts, and built at the direction of Robert Todd ... The property is a living history Museum with its working Dene Farm, Apiary, Goat Dairy and Cheesemaking facility, Pullman Railcar, education ... It was only occupied by the Lincoln family until 1975. Hildene's 412 acres include the historic home, a goat dairy, restored Pullman car, a working farm and 12 ...