To preserve and interpret the life and work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907), America's premier sculptor.

Description:
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site features the home, studios and gardens of the sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). This is only one of two National Park sites dedicated to a visual artist. The park contains six historic buildings including the artist's home and studio, as well as three exhibition galleries. Over 100 of the sculptor's works are on exhibit, including heroic-size casts of the Shaw Memorial and Farragut Monument. The site offers afternoon concerts on Sundays in July and August, as well as sculpture workshops given by the sculptor-in-residence.

The 150 acre site is located in Cornish, N.H., 12 miles south of Lebanon, N.H. and 12 miles north of Claremont, N.H.

History:
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site was opened as a museum in 1926 by the Saint-Gaudens Memorial. In 1965 the site became part of the National Park Service.

Contact person: Gregory Schwarz, Chief of Interpretation, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (603) 675-2701

Address:

139 Saint-Gaudens Road Cornish, NH 03745 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.nps.gov/saga