Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Built in 1817, Saint-Gaudens came here in 1885. He named it Aspet after the birthplace of his father in France.
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the captivating bronze sculptures and enjoy the beauty of art and nature. The park and its partners continue the tradition of the Cornish Colony of artists. Unleash your creativity today.
Map showing location of park.
portrait of park ranger
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Staff Celebrated for Excellence in Stewardship and Administration
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Parks are proud to celebrate the achievements of three outstanding team members whose work exemplifies the mission and values of the National Park Service.
Tourism to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Parks Contributes $7.3 Million to Local Economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 108,400 visitors to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Parks in 2024 spent $7.3 million in communities near the parks. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the Vermont and New Hampshire economies of $9.6 million.
Ranger Leading Art Activity
Celebrate Creativity at the Art in the Park Festival 
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park will host the inaugural Art in the Park Festival on Saturday, September 27, from 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the Cornish Colony’s enduring legacy of artistic expression with sculpture demonstrations, drop-in art activities, musical performances, and more.
Looking toward Aspet from the Pan Garden
Photo by NPS Photo
Interior of the Little Studio, Sculpture of Diana in foreground
Photo by NPS Photo
Visitors looking at the Shaw Memorial
Photo by NPS Photo
View of the Formal Gardens
Photo by NPS Photo
Obverse of the twenty dollar gold coin, 1907
Photo by NPS Photo