Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America's greatest sculptors lived here seasonally starting in 1885, and year-round 1900 until his death in 1907. Experience the park grounds, where several of Saint-Gaudens bronze sculptures are on view throughout the year, & trails wind through the woods. Learn more about the park.
From West Lebanon, NH, (at Exit 20 of Interstate Rt 89) take Route 12A south for about 12 miles, Saint-Gaudens Road will be on the left. Proceed up Saint-Gaudens Road .5 miles. The parking lot will be on your right. From Windsor, Vermont, For passenger vehicles, take bridge Street cross the Connecticut River via the covered bridge. Caution: the bridge is closed to RVs, trucks and busses. At the end of the covered Bridge in New Hampshire, turn left. Saint Gaudens Road will be on you right in one mile.
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Live Music
- Theater
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Boating
- Compass and GPS
- Geocaching
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hands-On
- Citizen Science
- Arts and Crafts
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Junior Ranger Program
- Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snow Play
- Snowshoeing
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Architecture and Building
- African American Heritage
- Arts
- Sculpture
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Farming and Agriculture
- Industry
- Mills
- Immigration
- Landscape Design
- Monuments and Memorials
- Music
- Presidents
- Schools and Education
- Science, Technology and Innovation
- Social Movements
- Abolition Movement
- Civil Rights
- Wars and Conflicts
- Civil War
- World War I
- Women's History
- Animals
- Birds
- Climate Change
- Forests and Woodlands
- Mountains
- Night Sky
- Astronomy
- River and Riparian
- Scenic Views
- Trails
- Water Trails
- Waterfalls
Aspet, home of Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Built in 1817, Saint-Gaudens came here in 1885. He named it Aspet after the birthplace of his father in France.
Interior of the Little Studio
The Little Studio where Augustus Saint-Gaudens worked, exhibits some his well known works.
The Shaw Memorial
Visitors looking at the bronze cast of the Shaw Memorial, Saint-Gaudens' masterpiece.
Formal Gardens
The Formal Gardens remain much like they were in the artist's time.
Twenty dollar gold coin, 1907
The 20 dollar gold piece Saint-Gaudens designed, is considered the most beautiful American coin ever minted