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Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

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Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site consists of 150 acres including the home, gardens and studios of Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907), one of America's foremost sculptors. This was his summer residence from 1885-1897, and his permanent home from 1900 until his death in 1907. There are two hiking trails that explore the park's natural areas.



Contact Information

RR 3, Box 73
Cornish, NH 03745
603-675-2175 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
The area is locally serviced by Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon, NH.

By Car
The site is located just off New Hampshire State Route 12A in Cornish, New Hampshire. It is 2.5 miles north of the Covered Bridge at Windsor, VT. The site may be reached on U.S. Interstate 89, exit 20 (West Lebanon, NH, south on Route 12A), or from U.S. Interstate 91, exit 8 (Route 131 east, left onto Route 12A north).

Getting Around
Exhibits:

The site contains six buildings that are open to the public; three exhibition galleries with Saint-Gaudens' artwork, a studio for a sculptor-in-residence interpretive program, a stable building with antique carriages, and "Aspet", the 18th century furnished historic house of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Trails:

Two hiking trails; the Ravine Trail, which is approximately .25 miles, and the Blow-Me-Down Trail, approximately 2.5 miles.

Weather

Temperatures range from 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, and -10 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Sturdy footwear should be worn on the hiking trails.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Educational Programs
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Cross Country Skiing

Recommended Activities
An excellent orientation to the site is the video presentation "Augustus Saint-Gaudens: An American Original" (28 minutes). Scheduled tours of Saint-Gaudens' home, "Aspet", are conducted throughout the day. Tour size is limited and individuals must sign-up for house tours at the entrance kiosk. Walking tours of the site are conducted most afternoons and last approximately one hour. A self-paced audio tour is also available for rental.


 
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