Season 1, Episode 30: Calvin Coolidge and Plymouth Notch
We are heading to New England for the idyllic setting of Plymouth Notch, Vermont, a tiny town in the Green Mountains, and the birthplace of Calvin Coolidge. Often remembered for his nickname, “Silent Cal,” learn about how the town shaped this president!
Be sure to listen to Calvin Coolidge’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2,“Calvin Coolidge and Northampton”on his homes!
Also, be sure to listen to Calvin Coolidge’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Calvin Coolidge’s Tomb” on his gravesite!
From my July 2020 Visit!
Visiting Calvin in the Summer of Covid. Calvin Coolidge marker at the Historic DistrictIn the Calvin Coolidge Historic District! The general store/post office; Calvin was born in the dark attachment. Our tour guide giving us the lay of the land; most buildings were closed due to Covid. Calvin Coolidge Homestead, and where Calvin took the oath in August 1923.Historic marker at the HomesteadCalvin Coolidge birthplace!Calvin Coolidge birthplace!At the Calvin Coolidge Birthplace!Calvin’s crib, in the Visitor Center/Museum.
From my July 2021 Visit!
The general store festooned with Plymouth flags.Entering Calvin Coolidge’s birthplace, on the back of the general store.The simple kitchen with Coolidge furnishings.Most of the belongings were Coolidge owned.The bedroom where Calvin was born.Another view of the bedroom.Access between the general store and Coolidge home.Main living room.It was a beautiful day in Plymouth Notch.The homestead.The main drag in Plymouth Notch.In Plymouth Notch.With the old sign, now in the Summer White House, above the general store.In front of the birthplace, recreating the 2020 photo!At the Calvin Coolidge Historic District sign.Plymouth Notch and the Calvin Coolidge HIstoric District!Stopping by The Plymouth Cheese Company.
From My July 2022 Visit!
Visiting Calvin Coolidge in Plymouth Notch!The birthplace at the back of the general storeThe general store and birthplaceInside the general store, with door to birthplaceKitchen/living area in the birthplaceBedroom where Calvin was bornIn the bedroom where Calvin Coolidge was born! Out to the general storeOn the second floor, campaign headquarters and town gathering spaceThe door to the second floor of the birthplace was open! I love peering in! Plymouth Notch!In the middle of the road in front of the birthplace The Homestead across the street, where Calvin was sworn in!With the Calvin Coolidge marker in Plymouth NotchJust outside of town…love this marker! Postcard of Coolidge BirthplacePostcard capturing the idyll of PlymouthPlymouth in Winter!Plymouth Map…still pretty much the same
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