Season 2, Episode 6-John Quincy Adams and Peacefield
Heading back to Quincy and Peacefield for the home of John Quincy Adams, the only home shared by two different Presidents! Learn about John Quincy Adams’ pre-presidential resume, his election and term, his wife, Louisa, and his…unique approach to parenting, as well as his touches on Peacefield!
The Old House at Peacefield Peacefield Peacefield looking peaceful Peacefield gardensIn the flowers Entrance Hall Drawing Room Drawing Room The Library Kitchen with bells Front sitting room Adams Family John is watching John and John Quincy
From My July 2022 Visit!
John Quincy Adams’ Old House From the front porch Entrance HallAdams Family The Long or Drawing Room In the Drawing Room The Drawing Room from the side BedroomThe Library The Library The Library The two builds meeting up John and Abigail Adam’s bedroomBrook Adams’ bedroom ParlorWith the Peacefield marker John Quincy Adams’ Peacefield!
Inside the Stone Library
Peacefield from the National Park Service.
Peacefield in the early 1900s, from Lost New England.
John Quincy and Louisa Adams, from White House Historical Association.
"That's good. Go on; Read some more," the last words of Warren Harding, 29th President of the United States, and our sixth to die in office. Learn about Harding's scandal-plagued Presidency, his health concerns, sudden death, burial, and legacy!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2025/12/09/season-3-episode-29-warren-hardings-tomb/Season 1's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Blooming Grove" on his birthplace!Season 2's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Marion" on his home!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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6 thoughts on “Season 2, Episode 6-John Quincy Adams and Peacefield”
Nice photographs. Makes me want to re-watch the 2008 *John Adams* series starring Paul Giamatti. What a remarkable family.
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Nice photographs. Makes me want to re-watch the 2008 *John Adams* series starring Paul Giamatti. What a remarkable family.
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Thank you! I try to rewatch the series every year (usually in autumn)! They are a very interesting family, indeed!
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I read the abridged version of JQ Adams diaries : I warmly recommand.
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Oh awesome! I have yet to get to them but am hoping to carve out some time this winter! Thanks for listening!
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