Rokeby

Rokeby is a 90-acre estate in Vermont featuring a Federal-style main house built in 1814 that now serves as a museum. The property includes eight agricultural buildings and displays examine the daily life and work of the Robinson family across many decades.

Thomas Rowland Robinson purchased the property in 1793 and his descendants operated it until 1961, spanning four generations. During those years, the house became a focal point for resistance to slavery in the northern United States.

The residence reflects Quaker principles of service and conscience, evident in how the rooms are arranged and preserved. Visitors can sense how these values shaped every decision the family made about sheltering others and living their lives.

The site is open from mid-May through mid-October with guided tours available at 11 am and 2 pm, Wednesday through Monday. Check ahead before your visit to confirm current conditions and to plan which buildings you want to explore.

The Robinson family left behind detailed written records about how they operated their network to assist enslaved people. These documents remain among the most complete firsthand accounts of such operations from that era.