Season 1, Episode 14-Franklin Pierce and Hillsborough

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Season 1, Episode 14: Franklin Pierce and Hillsborough

Franklin Pierce, the only New Hampshirite President, the one with the fly-est hair, and the only one who will require Scuba gear to get to the birth site.

Listen as we explore the Pierces of Hillsborough, New Hampshire, as well as Franklin’s unique childhood and riding the coattails of his father’s political legacy into a power player. We will also explore what happened to ol’ Franklin’s birthplace!

The Pierce Homestead in Hillsborough, where Franklin grew up.

Another Presidential Traveler (PresidentsUSA.net) and what he found!

Make sure to listen to Franklin Pierce’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Franklin Pierce and Concord” on his homes!

Also, be sure to listen to Franklin Pierce’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Franklin Pierce’s Tomb” on his gravesite!

From My July 2020 Visit!

Pierce Homestead ahead!
At the Pierce Homestead!
Pierce Homestead!
Pierce Homestead
Homestead views
Pierce Homestead and me
The best, most unobstructed view of Franklin Pierce Lake 😦

From My July 2022 Visit!

The Franklin Pierce Homestead!
At Franklin Pierce’s childhood home
Franklin Pierce homestead.
From the front
Love these items in the small museum
The birthplace!
Birthplace items
Franklin and me
Photo of dashing Franklin Pierce
Uh…that’s not his birth cabin either.
From the birthplace museum
Franklin Pierce portrait by George P.A. Healy

Franklin Pierce Birthplace: Franklin Pierce Lake, Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

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