Journey back to Quincy, just down the road from the Adams’ birthplaces, at Peacefield, and the home of John, Abigail, and John Quincy Adams! Learn about John Adams’ political career, vice presidency and Presidency, his family, and his home!
Make sure to listen toJohn Adams’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, John Adams and Braintree!
PeacefieldPeacefield Gardens at PeacefieldIn the flowersFront PorchLove the gardensEntrance HallThe Drawing Room Finely furnished drawing room Portraits of Abigail, John Quincy, and John Library, extending the length of the second floor, and with John’s deskOne of Abigail’s dresses on displayIn the kitchen ParlorAdams ChinaJohn in portrait Busts of the Adamses PeacefieldAdams National Historical Park from National Park Planner.
Peacefield and Stone Library
Study/Library on second floorDrawing Room
Peacefield, from the National Park Service.
Peacefield from the early 1900s, from Lost New England. John and Abigail Adams, from White House Historical Association.
How many of us just want a second chance? Grover Cleveland did, winning the popular vote for the third straight time (only Andrew Jackson and Franklin Roosevelt can claim that!) and becoming our only president to serve non-consecutive terms!We won’t do his home at Westland over…Check out Episode 22, "Grover Cleveland and Princeton," for that info! Instead, Episode 24 is a Question and Answer with questions submitted by listeners of the “Visiting the Presidents” podcast!Among the Questions Answered: Who is the best "Never-Ran"? What do I look for on a Re-Visit at a Presidential site? Which Presidents made the most money after the Presidency? Which Presidents could have used a Grover Cleveland-esque cooling off period between terms? What were some of the Presidents' favorite books? Who was among our most stylish Presidents? What effect did that have? How did the First Lady's role change over time? Which Presidential site makes the best wedding venue? Which Presidential home would I most have wanted to grow up in? Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: "Season 2 NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer Episode" Season 1's "NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer Episode" Support the show
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