Season 2, Episode 4-James Madison and Montpelier

S2 E12 Zachary Taylor and Louisville – Visiting the Presidents

Tracking down Ol' Rough and Ready, Zachary Taylor, 12th President, and his homes in locations like Louisville, Baton Rouge, and along the Mississippi River! Learn about Zachary's military career and turn to politics, his brief administration, his wife, Peggy, and children, as well as what happened to his homes! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/05/17/season-2-episode-12-zachary-taylor-and-louisville/Season 1 Zachary Taylor Episode-"Zachary Taylor and Montebello"Support the show

1. S2 E12 Zachary Taylor and Louisville 30:00
2. S2 E11 James Polk and Columbia 33:50
3. S2 E10 John Tyler and Sherwood Forest 43:16
4. S2 E9 William Henry Harrison and Grouseland 38:55
5. S2 E8 Martin Van Buren and Lindenwald 43:41

The Father of the Constitution has one of the most ambitious renovation projects, to get his home at Montpelier back to the status when James and Dolley Madison resided there. Learn about Madison’s pre-presidency, his tumultuous term, his enigmatic wife, and, of course, his mansion!

Be sure to check out James Madison’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, James Madison and Port Conway!

James Madison’s Montpelier official website.

History of Montpelier from the Digital Montpelier Project.

James Madison’s Montpelier from the National Park Service.

Virtual Tour of Montpelier from Encyclopedia Virginia.

Ongoing battle between Madison Foundation and Descendants’ group, from Washington Post.

From My June 2017 Visit!

From My July 2010 Visit!

James Madison’s Home, Montpelier: 11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station, VA.