Women of the Estate

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Tours

Women were key in shaping the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller estate, the community, and the nation. Learn more about these accomplished and influential women on a walking tour through the gardens, grounds, and the parlor of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller mansion.

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Need to Know

• Arrival Time

  Please arrive at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center at least 15 minutes in advance of your tour time. Allow at least 15 additional minutes for parking and walking up the site.

• Parking

  Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT 05091. After parking, walk towards the Billings Farm & Museum and take the concrete path to the right of the Visitor Center. Walk up the path, cross Elm St using the cross walk, and take the left fork in the road to walk up a short, steep hill towards the Carriage Barn Visitor Center. Additional Details 

• Accessibility

  This tour requires the use of stairs. Accessible parking is available next to the mansion. Please call 802-457-3368 ext. 0 after your booking if you require accessible parking, assisted listening device, or have any other accessibility concerns. There are stools available to sit down during guided ranger talks.

• Temperature

  There is no air conditioning inside the mansion, and temperatures can reach higher than 90 degrees in July and August. Please prepare accordingly and let staff know if you have concerns.

• Must reserve for adults AND children

  Children 15 and under are only charged a $1 reservation fee per ticket. When booking your reservation, please ensure that you account for all adults AND children, including infants.

• Limited Space

  Due to the sensitive collection and tight spaces, there are only 12 visitor slots available during each indoor tour.

• Day-of Tickets

  Tours can be booked online until the designated tour time.

• Cameras

  Photography, including using a flash, is allowed in all guided tour areas. Please be courteous to other visitors.

• Restricted items

  Backpacks, food, and drink (including water) must be left outside the mansion before entry. Storage lockers are available in the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.

• Reduced Admission at Billings Farm & Museum

  Show your tour ticket at Billings Farm & Museum for $2 off admission to the site. 

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