Season 1, Episode 8-Martin Van Buren and Kinderhook

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Season 1, Episode 8: Martin Van Buren and Kinderhook

OK! Heading to New York to visit Martin Van Buren and his birthplace in Kinderhook, our first president born in America and the only one who grew up speaking Dutch! Listen as we explore the birthplace and what happened to MVB’s tavern, as well as his rise in the Empire State’s political system to become a smooth operator and president.

The enslaved people who lived and worked at Martin Van Buren’s households, even in New York.

The Martin Van Buren historic site, operating Lindenwald (featured in Season 2).

The story of “O.K.”

“O.K. The Musical” based on Martin Van Buren’s childhood home.

Make sure to listen to Martin Van Buren’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Martin Van Buren and Lindenwald” for his home!

Also, listen to Martin Van Buren’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Martin Van Buren’s Tomb” for his gravesite!

From My August 2015 Visit!

With MVB.
Martin Van Buren birthsite!

From My July 2021 Visit!

Ol’ Martin Van in the Kinderhook town square
With Martin
Birthsite!
Finally getting a photo with the Martin Van Buren Birthplace!

From My July 2022 Visit!

Martin Van Buren birthplace marker
At Martin Van Buren’s birthplace
Martin and me

From My July 2024 Visit!

Birthplace marker
At the birthplace!
Martin and me!
Martin Van Buren in downtown Kinderhook!
Birthplace of Martin Van Buren.
Cartoon with O.K. (Old Kinderhook) and Harrison’s Hard Cider campaign. (from History First)
Statue of Martin Van Buren at Broad and Hudson streets in Kinderhook. (from Presidents USA)
Martin Van Buren portrait by George P.A. Healy.

Martin Van Buren Birthplace: 46 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, New York.

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