I've visited this magnificent estate numerous times and even operated the organ (I'm an organist). Everything in the mansion is in pristine condition. There often is a very large and wonderful craft fair on the adjoining grounds. Vermont is a beautiful state and this area is magnificent. I am lucky to have lived in NY for over 60 years and less than an hour's drive to Manchester. Bennington, on the way there, is 20 minutes from my last home in Troy, NY. Thank your presenting this beautiful place.
Thank you for mentioning the craft fair! I’m sure it was cool for you to operate that organ. What a great experience. You are so right about it being a beautiful area. I liked reading a little bit about how local residents came together to care for Hildene. There’s a little bit of information on their website about that. Thanks for watching!
What a gracious & lovely home to enjoy living in! A time when the pace was slow & they had time for personal pursuits & time to really know people in their lives. Enjoyed that tour!
My ancestor William T Carroll was the supreme court clerk who was working the evening that President Lincoln arrived in DC. They wanted to swear him in that night. His belongings were still on the train. So William had a small bible in his desk given to him by his wife . He gave his bible to the judge swearing President Lincoln in. I visited the national archives and was able to view it. I also was able to read William’s notes and a seal documenting it as the bible Lincoln was sworn in on. My husband and I will have to visit this lovely home in Vermont . Thank you for sharing .
What a lovely lived in home. So nice and comfortable. Not ostentatious. They took care of what they had and it is preserved beautifully. Thank you for this tour.
Peggy did inherit the property in 1938. I have also added the link to their website in the description, if you’d like to take a look at that. Thank you for watching!
I wish you would have shown the inside of that Pullman train car. Especially since you said it was a luxury model train it must have been beautiful inside. 😞
@@cherylp960 I think I have some footage I can put together. Let me work on that. It might not be right away, but if you can hit the notifications bell, you’ll see when it comes out. I’d love to share it. Sorry I couldn’t out everything in one video. Thank you for watching.
Visited Robert Lincoln home this past summer. Beautiful home & location. We got to go in the Pullman car. Everything was awesome. Even tho it rained on and off, it didn't ruin the trip. Will definitely go again.
We toured the house on a very quiet day and the Grand Steinway Piano had just been tuned. The Docent asked if anyone played the piano. My niece was allowed to go behind the ropes and play the piano. I think she was in high school at the time, I’m sure it’s the only Steinway she will play!
I have some information recently learned about Abraham Lincoln. On average, every day there is a book or something literary published about Lincoln. He shares this pretty exclusive company with Napoleon, Jesus Christ and (gulp) UFOs. The Robert Todd Lincoln estate is very similar to the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, site of the Blue Boy painting. Thanks for this posting.
That is very interesting. I appreciate your watching, and sharing that information. Abraham Lincoln is a fascinating person. I can understand why there are so many books written about him. Have a nice day 🙂
She was indeed adventurous as I understand it. She wanted to experience a wide range of experiences in her life and had many hobbies. I was told that she was not “conceited” or “impressed” with the fact that she was a descendant of President Lincoln, and she was extremely welcoming to those who were fascinated with her family legacy. I think I may have mentioned in the video that she essentially had an “open door policy” while she lived at Hildene.
It’s my pleasure to share that, and thank you so much for watching. I’m SO glad my wife could see it with me. I didn’t tell her where I was bringing her. She loved the surprise.
From what I was able to gather during my visit, it sounds like he was a very good lawyer in his own right. He served as legal counsel for the Pullman Palace Car Company before becoming President of the company. Being the son of a President, however, would certainly get the attention of many people. Thanks for watching!
He played on his father's name his entire life. Pompous arrogant self centered and married to a recluse. Treating his Mother poorly because of his own public image, ironically he was all Todd in looks and disposition.
His last name probably didn't hurt but, that can only take a person so far. You cannot " ride" on a name forever. Robert took after his mother's side more than Abe's. He was intelligent, a hard worker, tread his own path, was pretty highly regarded here & overseas. He could be a little " prickly" at times & was rather dour, not exactly like his father. Pragmatic might be a good description.
This is such a well organized home. Given Robert's wild and loose upbringing in Springfield IL and Washington, it's clear that his time in the Army was an antidote to the chaos. Mary's husband was on the road, she had miscarriages, 4 energetic bright sons, and hostess to her husband's networking contacts.
Robert was only in the army for 2 months. His 5 years in New England are what made him into a gentleman. When he returned to Springfield in February 1861 after a year of prep school and one term at Harvard, it was well noted that he was significantly more sophisticated.
@@exploringwithrobert465 we all enjoyed that trip!! I took so many photos I had to dump them !! That place was soooo amazing!! I walked down the grand staircase and stopped in the middle and looked down at the guide and said “would anyone notice if I slid down the bannisters?” He looked at me and said “go ahead all the children that were here in the day did it, why not you? lol
They have done such a great job preserving it. And I intend to go back to see the gardens in the springtime. I’m told they are absolutely stunning. Thanks for watching 🙂
@@baffingirl4648 As I understand it, he made most of his money first as a lawyer for the Pullman Palace Car Company, and then eventually as the President of that same company. Thanks for watching!
I am nowhere near an expert on this, but looking at the dates, it seems Mary Todd Lincoln had passed away before Robert and his wife, Mary, moved to Manchester.
@@aprince4u As I understand it, none of Abraham Lincoln’s 3 great-grandchildren (Lincoln Isham, Mary (Peggy) Lincoln Beckwith, or Robert Lincoln Beckwith) had children. Robert was the last of those to pass away, and that was in 1985.
Apparently he found it very peaceful in the Vermont countryside. I think it was a place where he could conduct business while still being slightly removed with his family.
@ericbursey6950 She went to the hospitals during the war to visit the patients. I think women, especially famous women, often get short shrift - the good that they do is taken for granted while the bad lives on and on. She lost two children, she suffered a traumatic brain injury, her husband was murdered as he sat beside her AND she was prevented by the men around Lincoln from being present as he was dying because she wasn't behaving the way THEY thought she should.
I should have been a historian because I love all presidential history. Thank you.😊 Btw. I can actually see servants and others as you go into room to room. I can actually see all what appears to be plantation workers ie. slaves on the outside. I have the gift.
Presidential history can sure be interesting. And as far as servants working at the home in Manchester, I believe, if I recall correctly, there was a staff of 15. Thanks for watching 🙂
Went here last month, amazing place
It really is a beautiful and fascinating place
I've visited this magnificent estate numerous times and even operated the organ (I'm an organist). Everything in the mansion is in pristine condition. There often is a very large and wonderful craft fair on the adjoining grounds. Vermont is a beautiful state and this area is magnificent. I am lucky to have lived in NY for over 60 years and less than an hour's drive to Manchester. Bennington, on the way there, is 20 minutes from my last home in Troy, NY. Thank your presenting this beautiful place.
Thank you for mentioning the craft fair! I’m sure it was cool for you to operate that organ. What a great experience. You are so right about it being a beautiful area. I liked reading a little bit about how local residents came together to care for Hildene. There’s a little bit of information on their website about that. Thanks for watching!
@@organchoirman9698 Hello from a Rome NY resident. My Grandma was from your area and loved the time I spent there. Once went on to MA from there.
What a gracious & lovely home to enjoy living in! A time when the pace was slow & they had time for personal pursuits & time to really know people in their lives. Enjoyed that tour!
Good point about the time and the pace of day to day life 🙂
My ancestor William T Carroll was the supreme court clerk who was working the evening that President Lincoln arrived in DC. They wanted to swear him in that night. His belongings were still on the train. So William had a small bible in his desk given to him by his wife . He gave his bible to the judge swearing President Lincoln in.
I visited the national archives and was able to view it. I also was able to read William’s notes and a seal documenting it as the bible Lincoln was sworn in on. My husband and I will have to visit this lovely home in Vermont . Thank you for sharing .
@@MarySchlotter That is a fascinating story. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂
This place is beautiful inside.....but the garden is even prettier! Wow! 🌻🌹🌷💐
The garden is amazing 🤩. Thanks for watching!
It's absolutely stunning. Nevervknew of its existence till your video came up
I only recently learned of it myself. It’s beautiful and so well preserved.
What a lovely lived in home. So nice and comfortable. Not ostentatious. They took care of what they had and it is preserved beautifully. Thank you for this tour.
I agree. It is a lovely home, and obviously the grounds are beautiful as well. I thoroughly enjoyed my visits. Thank you so much for watching!
This was awesome. Thank you !
Thank you. It was my pleasure 🙂
The Estate of Robert Todd Lincoln gave the home to his Granddaughter in 1938?
Peggy did inherit the property in 1938. I have also added the link to their website in the description, if you’d like to take a look at that. Thank you for watching!
Didn't even scratch the surface of this wonderful place!!
So true! There is much more to explore at Hildene 🙂
I wish you would have shown the inside of that Pullman train car. Especially since you said it was a luxury model train it must have been beautiful inside. 😞
@@cherylp960 I think I have some footage I can put together. Let me work on that. It might not be right away, but if you can hit the notifications bell, you’ll see when it comes out. I’d love to share it. Sorry I couldn’t out everything in one video. Thank you for watching.
@@exploringwithrobert465 oh that would be great!!! 😃
@@exploringwithrobert465 I'd like to see that, too. I just assumed that the inside of the car was closed to the public.
@@exploringwithrobert465 I'd like to see that, too. I just assumed that the inside of the car was closed to the public.
Visited Robert Lincoln home this past summer. Beautiful home & location. We got to go in the Pullman car. Everything was awesome. Even tho it rained on and off, it didn't ruin the trip. Will definitely go again.
How old was Peggy when she died, and when did she die? In answer to my question, Peggy (Lincoln) Beckwith: 1895-1975, so dying at about age 80.
@@StevenTorrey I’m looking forward to learning more about Peggy. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
We toured the house on a very quiet day and the Grand Steinway Piano had just been tuned. The Docent asked if anyone played the piano. My niece was allowed to go behind the ropes and play the piano. I think she was in high school at the time, I’m sure it’s the only Steinway she will play!
What a nice experience and memory. I love that they allowed her to do that 🙂
I have some information recently learned about Abraham Lincoln. On average, every day there is a book or something
literary published about Lincoln. He shares this pretty exclusive company with Napoleon, Jesus Christ and (gulp) UFOs. The Robert Todd Lincoln estate is very similar to the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, site of the Blue Boy painting. Thanks for this posting.
That is very interesting. I appreciate your watching, and sharing that information. Abraham Lincoln is a fascinating person. I can understand why there are so many books written about him. Have a nice day 🙂
Peggy looks like she was an adventurous woman! ❤ I bet her life story is very interesting!
She was indeed adventurous as I understand it. She wanted to experience a wide range of experiences in her life and had many hobbies. I was told that she was not “conceited” or “impressed” with the fact that she was a descendant of President Lincoln, and she was extremely welcoming to those who were fascinated with her family legacy. I think I may have mentioned in the video that she essentially had an “open door policy” while she lived at Hildene.
❤Thanks for sharing, a beautiful house. So enjoyed the video, I love how you waited for your wife, very sweet.
It’s my pleasure to share that, and thank you so much for watching. I’m SO glad my wife could see it with me. I didn’t tell her where I was bringing her. She loved the surprise.
I loved this so much!!!
@@tanyafromjefferson5484 Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
His summer home? I wonder if and how having Abe Lincoln as his father helped him in his career.
From what I was able to gather during my visit, it sounds like he was a very good lawyer in his own right. He served as legal counsel for the Pullman Palace Car Company before becoming President of the company. Being the son of a President, however, would certainly get the attention of many people. Thanks for watching!
He played on his father's name his entire life. Pompous arrogant self centered and married to a recluse. Treating his Mother poorly because of his own public image, ironically he was all Todd in looks and disposition.
@@RA82828 Probably back then, but not necessarily today in Harvard's woke environment. MIT is backing off of DEI. Harvard isn't.
His last name probably didn't hurt but, that can only take a person so far. You cannot " ride" on a name forever. Robert took after his mother's side more than Abe's. He was intelligent, a hard worker, tread his own path, was pretty highly regarded here & overseas. He could be a little " prickly" at times & was rather dour, not exactly like his father. Pragmatic might be a good description.
He didn’t give it to anybody in 1938 since he died in 1926.
Never thought to look up a thing like this. Thanks for sharing your hobby:)
It’s my pleasure to share it and I appreciate you watching it 😊
@@exploringwithrobert465 Thanks again. God bless you.
always wanted to visit has outstanding peony gardens
@@raymondhuizenga2999 I would like to go back to see the gardens at springtime. Thanks for watching!
I love peonies-----I must visit!
@@anglophils645I hope you get a chance to go there 🙂
Very interesting and educational video!
@@lesliebrickey8357 I appreciate that and thank you for watching!
Really enjoyed this. Thank you.
@@tracyanne8616 Thank you for watching 🙂. It was my pleasure and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I'm related to Abraham Lincoln and son by Owens side
That’s fascinating. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙂
That spider is bananas!!! I didn’t know we had them that size in New England
@@tracymcgrath1192 I wonder what kind it is 🤔
This is such a well organized home. Given Robert's wild and loose upbringing in Springfield IL and Washington, it's clear that his time in the Army was an antidote to the chaos. Mary's husband was on the road, she had miscarriages, 4 energetic bright sons, and hostess to her husband's networking contacts.
Robert was only in the army for 2 months. His 5 years in New England are what made him into a gentleman. When he returned to Springfield in February 1861 after a year of prep school and one term at Harvard, it was well noted that he was significantly more sophisticated.
Thank you for watching and for the additional information. Visiting Hildene has made me curious to learn more about Robert and Mary. Have a nice day 🙂
@@Nyx773I really appreciate your knowledge about Robert and Mary! Thank you for sharing 🙏
I brought my parents there a few years ago!! What a beautiful place!!
@@maryellen8564 That’s great that you were able to bring your parents there. They must’ve really enjoyed that. Thanks for watching!
@@exploringwithrobert465 we all enjoyed that trip!! I took so many photos I had to dump them !! That place was soooo amazing!! I walked down the grand staircase and stopped in the middle and looked down at the guide and said “would anyone notice if I slid down the bannisters?” He looked at me and said “go ahead all the children that were here in the day did it, why not you? lol
Extremely well-preserved! Even the magnificent gardens. Thank you.
They have done such a great job preserving it. And I intend to go back to see the gardens in the springtime. I’m told they are absolutely stunning. Thanks for watching 🙂
@@exploringwithrobert465 Thanks for sharing your work.
How Robert Lincoln afford this huge summer home!
@@baffingirl4648 As I understand it, he made most of his money first as a lawyer for the Pullman Palace Car Company, and then eventually as the President of that same company. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful video. Greetings from Croatia. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and for your greeting! Have a great day! 🙂
Always passed his house on our Sunday drive from NY ( 40 minute drive) but never toured it so now we'll do a day trip. Thanks.
I think you’ll enjoy it. There’s much more that I didn’t show.
Wow, I didn't know he was connected to the Pullman Co.
Visiting Hildene has made me curious to learn more about Robert and Mary, and the entire family.
Gorgeous 🥰
It’s such a beautiful place. Thank you for watching 🙏
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Wow beautiful home
@@valerie-p3c It really is. Thanks for watching!
Spectacular
Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate it 🙂
louder please thank you
I’m sorry if the audio was not loud/clear enough.
It's. A beautiful. Pplace. 😊
Was his mother in an asylum while he lived here?
I am nowhere near an expert on this, but looking at the dates, it seems Mary Todd Lincoln had passed away before Robert and his wife, Mary, moved to Manchester.
@@exploringwithrobert465 Thank you.
How did his family line end?
@@aprince4u As I understand it, none of Abraham Lincoln’s 3 great-grandchildren (Lincoln Isham, Mary (Peggy) Lincoln Beckwith, or Robert Lincoln Beckwith) had children. Robert was the last of those to pass away, and that was in 1985.
For a what sake this Lincoln son desperately needed such palace?
Apparently he found it very peaceful in the Vermont countryside. I think it was a place where he could conduct business while still being slightly removed with his family.
Had no idea. Thanks for sharing 👍
You’re very welcome and thank you for watching 🙂
I've been there
@@janicegilbert4029 I hope you enjoyed your visit! Thanks for watching 🙂
Im confused _ Robert also married a Mary?
Yes. Mary Todd Lincoln was his mother. Mary Harlan Lincoln was his wife.
Let's see more of this treasure??¿
@@rodgerdalelawless5942 I will try to show more in the future. Thank you for watching!
Abe died April 15 1865.
Tragically, yes. Thank you for watching, and for your comment 🙂
Yeah.. We all know that.
The son of Abraham Lincoln AND Mary Todd Lincoln.😊
Yes, please forgive me for not giving more attention to Mary Todd Lincoln 😊.
Have you read a bio of Mary ? ...a very difficult woman her whole life.
@ericbursey6950 She went to the hospitals during the war to visit the patients. I think women, especially famous women, often get short shrift - the good that they do is taken for granted while the bad lives on and on. She lost two children, she suffered a traumatic brain injury, her husband was murdered as he sat beside her AND she was prevented by the men around Lincoln from being present as he was dying because she wasn't behaving the way THEY thought she should.
Is his son alive today
Robert passed away a while ago. In fact, the last descendant in that family line passed away in 1985. Thank you for watching!
@@exploringwithrobert465; What determines that "descendant" family line? May I ask.
What I’m clumsily trying to say is that as of 1985, Abe no longer has any living descendants.
@@exploringwithrobert465 you said it perfectly in the video
I should have been a historian because I love all presidential history.
Thank you.😊
Btw. I can actually see servants and others as you go into room to room.
I can actually see all what appears to be plantation workers ie. slaves on the outside.
I have the gift.
Presidential history can sure be interesting. And as far as servants working at the home in Manchester, I believe, if I recall correctly, there was a staff of 15. Thanks for watching 🙂
The place is too big for one family. Would be better as a hotel.
It could accommodate a good number of people. Thanks for watching.
How was Abraham Lincolns son able to afford this magnificent home? Did he grift from the civil war?
watch and listen to the video