Hildene is a Georgian Revival landmark in Manchester, Vermont. Built in 1905, it was designed by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Friends of Hildene.
Location: 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, Vermont, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Manchester Village, Manchester
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0740, SRC-0741, SRC-3064 - Designed by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0740, SRC-0742 - Built in 1905
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0743, SRC-0742 - Architectural style: Georgian Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0740, SRC-0743 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0740, SRC-0741, SRC-6062, SRC-6063, SRC-9794 - Owned by Friends of Hildene
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0742, SRC-0743, SRC-3065
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0740 — U.S. National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form, Hildene (ref. 77000095) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0741 — Wikipedia — Hildene (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0742 — Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home — official website, The Lincoln Family Home (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0743 — University of Vermont Extension — Hildene: A Vermont Historical Landmark (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3064 — Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce — Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home (ManchesterVermont.com) (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3065 — Preservation Trust of Vermont — Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, Manchester (Tier 2, nonprofit_heritage; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4797 — Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home — official site (Visit) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4798 — Vermont Tourism (vermontvacation.com) — Explore History and Heritage at Hildene (Tier 2, government_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6062 — Vermont African American Heritage Trail (vtaaht.org) (Tier 3, heritage_org; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6063 — National Parks With T (Tier 3, travel; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9794 — Bennington Banner – Hildene gets Act 250 permit for construction of Lincoln Hall (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open Thursday–Monday 10:00am–4:30pm (gates close 4:30); closed Tue & Wed. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Dec 23–25. Guided tours Thu–Mon 11am & 1pm (~45 min).
Admission: Adult $25; Youth (6–16) $8; children 5 & under free; members free. (No separate senior price listed.)
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Hildene?
Yes — Hildene is open to the public. Hours: Open Thursday–Monday 10:00am–4:30pm (gates close 4:30); closed Tue & Wed. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Dec 23–25. Guided tours Thu–Mon 11am & 1pm (~45 min).. Admission: Adult $25; Youth (6–16) $8; children 5 & under free; members free. (No separate senior price listed.).
Who designed Hildene?
Hildene was designed by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge.
Where is Hildene located?
Hildene is located in Manchester, Vermont.