Southwest side of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
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The 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum is open for self-guided tours. Staff members are inside and can answer any questions you might have about the house. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for a visit.
The house was built 1890 by Frederick Billings for his farm manager, George Aitken, and his family. Aitken was instrumental in developing modern farming practices and turning the Billings Farm into a state-of-the-art facility, and Billings wanted to ensure he would remain working on the farm for years to come. The main perk was the house. It not only functioned as a living quarters, but also as Aitken’s office. It even has a creamery built into the basement.
The Farm Manager’s House was modernized over the years—it was actually lived in by farm managers all the way up until 1983 when the dairy was turned into a museum. In 1987, all modern amenities were removed from the house so that it could be restored back to how it was in 1890. The house did have hot water, indoor plumbing, central heat, and gas lighting when it was first built.
South side (rear) of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
The 1890 Farm Manager’s Houses is fully furnished, but only the stand-up desk in the office is original (it belonged to George Aitken). All other furnishings and decorations are period antiques and reproductions.
Original desk of George Aitken in the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at the Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
The following are photos of the rooms in the house:
DINING ROOM
Dining Room of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
SITTING ROOM
The sitting room of the house is what is known as a family room today.
Sitting Room of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
PARLOR
The parlor was mainly used for entertaining guests, and therefore it typically had the nicest furnishings.
Parlor of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
FARM OFFICE
Farm Office of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
BEDROOM
Bedroom in the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
Bedroom in the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
Bedroom bathroom in the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
KITCHEN
Kitchen of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
Kitchen of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
CREAMERY
A creamery was located in the basement of the Farm Manager’s House. Five thousand pounds of butter was produced each year.
Butter churn (left) and other equipment in the Creamery of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House at Billing Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
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Last updated on December 10, 2025
