Welcome to the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
Just north of downtown Burlington, the Ethan Allen Homestead marks the last residence of Ethan Allen, hero of the American Revolution and key founder of Vermont. In addition to the historic 1785 Allen house, the museum operates as a cultural center celebrating the history of all who have called the Winooski intervale home over the centuries.
“There is an original something in him that commands attention.”
George Washington, of Ethan Allen in 1778
Hours
We are open daily May thru October from 10 am to 4 pm.
Tours
Daily tours start at 10:30 am, 11:50 am, 1:10 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Location
1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT 05408
⮕ Know Before You Go
We suggest visitors arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts to get tickets and view a short intro film.
The historic Allen House is open only for guided tours.
Ethan Allen Homestead Park (where the Museum is located) is owned and operated by the Winooski Valley Park District. The park grounds are free and open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk.
We host historical reenactments once per month (May-Oct) and a Free Lecture Series once per month (Jan-Nov).
Upcoming Events
June 5, 6:00-7:30pm: New Exhibit Open House, “Voices of the Revolution: War on the Northern Frontier”. Free. Meet the artists & curator. Light refreshments served.
June 21-22, 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday & 10:00am-2:00pm on Sunday: Revolutionary War militia reenactment. With Warner’s Regiment.
June 22, 2:00-3:00pm: Free Monthly Lecture. “Health and Hygiene in the Continental Army” by Skye Makaris.
June 23, 10:00am-4:00pm: Ethan Allen Day, a Vermont State holiday. Free admission for Vermont residents. This is the 250th anniversary of Ethan’s Allen’s commendation by the Continental Congress.
July 19, 10:00am-4:00pm: Home & Hearth Reenactment. See what everyday life on the frontier was like!
About the Park
The Museum is located in Ethan Allen Homestead Park, a public park operated by the Winooski Valley Park District. Inquiries about trail conditions, shelter rentals, and other use of the property should be directed to the Winooski Valley Park District.
The park is also home to Alnôbaiwi, a non-profit dedicated to preserving Vermont Abenaki cultural heritage. The Museum and Alnôbaiwi frequently partner in cultural and historical programming, such as the recreated mid-19th century Abenaki hunting village a stone’s throw from the Allen House.
Support the Museum
We rely on donations to maintain the Allen House and offer public programming to the community. The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit.