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The Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site was breathtaking! We started our tour with Aspet, the Saint-Gaudens home. There is much to see there, but the heart of the site is the sculpture collection - wow. Shaw Memorial, Adams Memorial, Standing Lincoln, The Pilgrim, Farragut and more.
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- When is Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site open?Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site is open:Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- What hotels are near Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site?Hotels near Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site: (1.73 mi) Windsor Mansion Inn (4.26 mi) Fat Sheep Farm & Cabins (0.60 mi) Country Home next to Bl...
- What restaurants are near Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site?Restaurants near Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site: (0.84 mi) Harpoon Brewery (2.55 mi) Windsor Station Restaurant & Barroom (9.55 mi) Elixir Re...
May 13, 2013 · The Saint-Gaudens estate in Cornish is New Hampshire’s only national park and carries the dubious distinction of being the least-visited park in the country. But the nation’s ignorance is our gain, since this unspoiled and stunningly beautiful spot is also uncrowded and accessible.
- Lee L. Valhalla, NY1,920 contributions. Beautiful site to visit. This is a great site to visit. You start at the visitor center which has a short movie on the life of the sculptor and a few exhibits.
- Jim T. Austin, TX1,161 contributions. Bridge Over Running Water. This is a very cool bridge to see and travel over. It is the longest covered bridge in the US, and is the longest two lane covered bridge in the world!
- Tammy H. Norwich, VT7 contributions. Love their hostas! We bought a lot of hostas at the Cider Hill hosta sale this year. They're doing great and we expect beautiful results as they mature and grow over the coming year.
- Edward W. Statesville, NC3,400 contributions. BLOW-ME-DOWN-BRIDGE. Touring New Hampshire, we tried to revisit a lot of covered bridges, waterfalls, and other sights.
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Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, New Hampshire, preserves the home, gardens, and studios of Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848–1907), one of America's foremost sculptors.
- 370 acres (150 ha), 175 acres (71 ha) federal
- 26,943 (2005)
- 1817 (main house)
Exhibited on the grounds are full-size bronze casts of some of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s most famous works, including the Admiral David G. Farragut Monument, the Adams Memorial and the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial.
Jun 9, 2020 · Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, a National Park for the Arts, is just off Route 12A in Cornish. Due to the pandemic, the house and museum buildings are closed ( information on a phased re-opening is here .) However, the majestic grounds and its lavish gardens and trails are open year round to explore for free.
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site preserves, protects, and interprets the cultural and natural resources historically associated with Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). In partnership with the Saint-Gaudens Memorial, the site promotes the arts through exhibitions, special events, and programs as a living tribute to the sculptor.
