Touring Hildene: The Lincoln Family Home in Vermont | Dining Room, Parlor, Kitchen, Library & Bedrooms
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast visits Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, Vermont, near the IHG Kimpton Taconic Hotel, for a self-guided tour of the historic Lincoln family estate.
In this walkthrough, Justin tours preserved rooms from the late 1800s and early 1900s, including the formal dining room, family parlor, guest bedroom, staff areas, kitchen, butler’s pantry, bathroom, library, and secretary’s office.
The tour begins in the Lincoln dining room, staged with tea service, fireplaces, artwork, flowers, and a historic 1908 organ that has been digitized to play music. Justin then continues through the parlor used for entertaining at Hildene, a guest bedroom, and behind-the-scenes staff areas, including stair access, dumbwaiter access, the staff dining room, the butler’s bedroom, kitchen, and butler’s pantry with appliances and utensils.
Other highlights include a historic bathroom, Garfield’s cabinet, Robert Todd Lincoln’s connection to President James Garfield and his service as Secretary of War, Mr. Lincoln’s library with books and a bust of Abraham Lincoln, and the secretary’s office featuring maps, a large desk, and period details from the estate.
This video is useful for anyone planning a trip to Hildene, exploring Manchester, Vermont, visiting historic homes in New England, or learning more about the Lincoln family estate and Robert Todd Lincoln’s Vermont home.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome To Lincoln House
00:04 Historic Dining Room
00:45 Organ And Music
01:00 Family Parlor Tour
01:59 Guest Bedroom
02:33 Staff Areas Upstairs
03:15 Kitchen And Pantry
04:33 Bath And Cabinets
04:56 Library And Office
05:34 Closing Remarks
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