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Season 3, Episode 8-Martin Van Buren’s Tomb

“There is but one reliance and that is upon Christ, the free mediator of us all.” Martin Van Buren died surrounded by his sons, and the first and only President to see eight successors to his office. Learn about Martin Van Buren’s long post-Presidency, his death, his burial, and commemorations! Make sure to listen toContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 8-Martin Van Buren’s Tomb”

Season 3, Episode 7-Andrew Jackson’s Tomb

“I hope to meet you all in heaven…” Andrew Jackson’s last words were sharing his faith, a surprise likely to the many people who crossed the 7th President. Learn about Andrew Jackson’s post-Presidency, his death, his burial, and commemorations! Make sure to listen to Andrew Jackson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Andrew JacksonContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 7-Andrew Jackson’s Tomb”

Season 3, Episode 6-John Quincy Adams’ Tomb

“This is the last of Earth. I am composed.”-John Quincy Adams’ last words, and the end of an incredible life. Never fully divorced from his father’s legacy, but no less accomplished, particularly in his post-Presidency, John Quincy rests beside his parents today. Learn about John Quincy Adams’ post-Presidency, his death, his burial, and commemorations! MakeContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 6-John Quincy Adams’ Tomb”

Season 3, Episode 5-James Monroe’s Tomb

Where has James Monroe been?! Our fourth President to die and the first to be buried in another state, as well as our first exhumed and relocated President! Learn about James’ brief post-Presidency, his death, his reburial, and his distinctive gravesite! Make sure to listen to James Monroe’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1,Continue reading “Season 3, Episode 5-James Monroe’s Tomb”

Season 3, Episode 4-James Madison’s Tomb

Listen to This Episode! “Take care of me when I’m gone,” Thomas Jefferson told James Madison–Madison was the secret-keeper, and historian of the Founding. Learn about Madison’s active post-Presidency, his death, burial, and legacy! Make sure to listen to James Madison’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “James Madison and Port Conway” on hisContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 4-James Madison’s Tomb”

Season 3, Episode 3-Thomas Jefferson’s Tomb

Listen to This Episode! “Jefferson survives”! Not true at the time, John Adams, and not true today. Visit one of the most notable Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, with a classic burial site on his iconic estate. Travel back to Monticello and Thomas Jefferson’s post-Presidency, death, burial site, and legacy! Make sure to listen to Thomas Jefferson’sContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 3-Thomas Jefferson’s Tomb”

Season 3, Episode 2-John Adams’ Tomb

Listen to This Episode! Largely overshadowed by his more famous predecessor and successor, John Adams has a striking gravesite, today resting beside his famous wife and son! Learn about John Adams’ post-Presidency, his decline and death, his funeral, gravesite, and more! Make sure to listen to John Adams’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1,Continue reading “Season 3, Episode 2-John Adams’ Tomb”

Season 3, Episode 1-George Washington’s Tomb

Listen to This Episode We kick off Season 3 by heading to the grounds of General George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, and the gravesite of the First President! Learn about George Washington’s post-Presidency, his decline and death, his funeral, gravesite, and more! Make sure to listen to George Washington’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from SeasonContinue reading “Season 3, Episode 1-George Washington’s Tomb”

Season 2, Episode 47-My Top Fifteen Presidential Homes and Season 2 Recap!

Check out Season 1’s “Top Ten Presidential Birthplaces and Season Recap!” Handing out some Presidential Home Superlatives and Giving my Top FIFTEEN Favorite Homes! Share your own below or on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter and tag Visiting the Presidents! Top Ten Homes 2. Franklin Roosevelt’s Springwood 3. Theodore Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill 4. George Washington’s Mount Vernon 5. JohnContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 47-My Top Fifteen Presidential Homes and Season 2 Recap!”

Season 2, Episode 46-Joe Biden and Wilmington

Listen to This Episode! We are heading to the First State and Most Recent President, with Wilmington, Delaware, and the homes of Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States. Learn about Joe’s long political career; his term as Vice President; his election and Presidency; his wives, and family; and his homes! Be sure toContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 46-Joe Biden and Wilmington”