Planning Your Visit
LOCATION:
1 Park Street, North Bennington, VT 05257
(corner of Park and West Streets; parking area accessed off of Park Street.)
ACCESS TO GROUNDS:
The grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk 365 days a year. (Please come prepared for the weather!) Dogs must be leashed. Parking is onsite and free of charge. Enjoy dawn-to-dusk access to the Hiland Hall Gardens and The Mile Around Woods and trails from the Park-McCullough.
ACCESS TO MANSION:
Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion is open for tours beginning Memorial Day weekend and through October. Opening day 2024 is scheduled for May 26.
MANSION OPENING HOURS:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
10 am - 4 pm
Tours are self-guided. Guided docent-led tours may be available upon your arrival for an added cost. Did you know that members receive free admission? Some membership levels include admission for family and guests as well. Visit our MEMBERSHIP page for more information.
Advanced reservations are not required unless for parties of 10 or more.
REGULAR ADMISSION:
Admission - $15
Seniors - $12
Students - $8 (ages 13+, over 18 with school ID)
Children – 12 & under, with an adult, free
Available add-ons:
Docent-Led Guided Tour - $2 per person (when available; allow for 45 mins - 1 hour)
Afternoon Tea on the Veranda (new for the 2024 season!)
June 30, July 27, August 24, September 7, 2 pm - 3:30pm
RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
Interested in special events that may coincide with your visit?
Click THIS LINK to view, download, and/or print the 2024 season’s event and series lineup!
ACCESSIBILITY: If you would like assistance getting to and from your car, up steps, or walking through the mansion, please contact us in advance of your visit. We are happy to assist. You’ll find a temporary wheelchair access ramp is available with notice. This allows those in wheelchairs to spend time on our veranda, and the first floor of the home (a slight rise should be anticipated to enter). The parking lot and grounds offer unpaved pathways. Accessible stalls may be found in the greenhouse restrooms adjacent to the parking area.
Other Local Attractions
The Mile-Around Woods is a walking trail behind the house on the family's former farmland. Trenor Park set up a single-mile walk to promote calm and relaxation. The Mile Around Woods trail, along with 6+ miles of linked trails, has been open for public use since the 1980s. The land is now managed by the Fund for North Bennington. The woods and fields are a favorite spot for neighbors and have become a daily routine for many. northbennington.org
The McCullough Free Library was built in 1920-21 by Eliza Hall Park McCullough in memory of her husband, John G. McCullough, a former governor of Vermont, legislator, and businessman. The two-story brick building, designed by New York architect J. Lawrence Aspinwall of Renwick, Aspinwall & Tucker, was a gift to the community and has been a hub of village activities for over eight decades. mcculloughlibrary.org
The Bennington Monument commemorates the momentous Revolutionary War event in 1777, the Battle of Bennington. The monument offers long-range views from its 200ft observation deck. benningtonbattlemonument.com
The Bennington Museum highlights art from the region as it relates to the world. It houses the world's most extensive collection of paintings by Grandma Moses and galleries devoted to contemporary art. benningtonmuseum.org
Robert Frost Stone House Museum is a literary landmark located only minutes from the Park-McCullough House on Vermont State Route 7a. Frost resided in the house from 1920 to 1929 and composed many pieces that became part of New Hampshire, his first Pulitzer Prize-winning volume that included “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening.” www.bennington.edu/robert-frost-stone-house-museum
For a meal in North Bennington consider Marigold Kitchen, Kevin's Bar and Grill, Pangaea, Prospect Coffee, and Powers Market, just a short walk from the home.