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
An outlaw President with the outlaw hideout, John Tyler in his Sherwood Forest estate! Check out why John Tyler chose this home, its history and unique attractions, as well as John Tyler’s political career, elevation to the Presidency, and his wife and (many) children!
President Tyler’s Home historical marker Sherwood Forest Path up to the home The old gate Marker on the gate Sherwood Forest Front Porch Original Knocker Where John Tyler wanted to be buried Sherwood Forest From the gate Sherwood Forest from Postcard History. Sherwood Forest Dining Room from Richmond Times-Dispatch.Interior images from VirginiaLiving.com.
The stunning 68-foot long Ballroom Tyler had constructed from VirginiaLiving.com.
Sherwood Forest Ghost in stairs, from Sherwood Forest site. Letitia Tyler, John Tyler, and Julia Gardiner Tyler from White House Historical Association.
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