Season 2, Episode 15: James Buchanan and Wheatland
We are heading to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the home of James Buchanan, 15th President, at Wheatland! Learn about Buchanan’s political rise, his unique personal life, as well as his treasured Wheatland!
Be sure to listen to James Buchanan’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1,“James Buchanan and Cove Gap” on his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to James Buchanan’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “James Buchanan’s Tomb” on his gravesite!
James Buchanan’s WheatlandWheatland and me In the Entrance HallGeorge Washington hanging in the entrance James Buchanan, opposite Washington. Formal Parlor The other parlor Exquisite furnishings The dining room China collection Buchanan’s desk Bust of Buchanan on the stairs In the library In the library Harriet Lane’s bedroom Buchanan’s bedroom The President watching over everything Maid’s room In front of Wheatland Last glimpse
From My July 2020 Visit!
Historical images from postcards and LancasterHistory.Harriet Lane, official hostess, and President James Buchanan.
"I have a terrific headache!" Franklin Roosevelt exclaimed, right before slumping over, and ending the longest and one of the most consequential Presidencies. Learn about the end of our 32nd President's administration, his health concerns, decline and death, and burial, along with his legacy! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/02/17/season-3-episode-32-franklin-roosevelts-tomb/Season 1's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Hyde Park" on his birthplace!Season 2's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Warm Springs" on his homes!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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