Historic Site

Hildene — The Lincoln Family Home

Manchester · 1005 Hildene Rd Manchester VT 05254

Location Details

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Type

Historic Site

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Setting

Interior + Exterior

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Parking

Yes

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Power

Yes

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Size

10000

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Prior Filming

Lincoln family's 412-acre Vermont estate; original 1905 mansion and formal gardens; Pullman railcar on site

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Permit

Required

Visual Character

“1905 Georgian Revival mansion, formal gardens, Pullman railway car, Vermont mountain vistas, working farm”

⚠️ Restrictions

Hildene Events

About this location

Capture the timeless mystique of ancient mist-shrouded peaks and pristine old-growth forests across Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where dramatic Appalachian terrain provides unparalleled natural backdrops for period and contemporary productions. This expansive outdoor location features the iconic historic Cades Cove settlement with authentic buildings, native elk herds, and the legendary Appalachian Trail, offering filmmakers diverse visual storytelling opportunities from intimate woodland scenes to sweeping mountain vistas. Permits required; ideal for productions seeking authentic Americana, wilderness cinematography, and the park's moody atmospheric conditions that naturally enhance drama, mystery, and adventure narratives.