40 US Historical Homes That Are Worth the Visit

22.Hildene

Hildene, also known as the Lincoln Family Home, was the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, the first-born son of President Abraham Lincoln, and his wife, Mary Harlan Lincoln. The house, which stands in Manchester Center, Vermont, was built in the Georgian Revival style. Between 1714 and 1830, the property was presided over by the four George Kings of England, hence the name. Typical hallmarks of Georgian Revival architecture include the use of brick, stone, or stucco as well as the revised use of Palladian architecture; this architecture followed the principles laid out by famed Italian architect Andrea Palladio.

The home remained occupied by Lincoln family descendants until 1975. In 1978, the Friends of Hildene, a non-profit organization, purchased the property and began to restore it. The name Hildene comes from old English words meaning hill, valley, and stream. The house itself is on a headland that overlooks the Battenkill Valley, and its garden is well known for its vast peony collection. The interior of the home remains furnished almost entirely with Lincoln family belongings to this day! The next entry on this list is yet another presidential estate, Mount Vernon. Keep reading to find out more!