Guided Tours

The Park is open weekends in May. The Mansion and gardens are open for guided tours from Memorial Day weekend through October 31. Daily special programs begin July 1st this year.

It is wise to make tour reservations in advance to make sure you get the tour time that works best for you. Search our online Calendar to find events and programs. Please feel free to call our Visitor Center 802-457-3368 x222 for additional information.

While you're here, visit Billings Farm & Museum, our partner adjacent to the park and a gateway to Vermont's rural heritage. Click here for information about other nearby attractions.

No matter what time of year you visit you will have a memorable experience - but it is good to plan ahead.

(Note that during special events or due to ranger availability, program schedules may be altered.)

 

The Life and Times of George Perkins Marsh

Born in 1801 in Woodstock, Vermont, George Perkins Marsh is considered a pioneering conservationist who helped shape the future of land use on a global scale.His experience in the Vermont forests in his formative years, combined with his worldwide travel and multiple career choices culminated in his ground breaking book "Man & Nature" printed in 1864.This presentation will touch on the times he worked in and the milestones in his life that led him to be called the father of the American conservation movement.

Available by request only for groups of 10 or more.