Listen to This Episode! Grover Cleveland built his life in Buffalo, but he came home to New Jersey after the White House. Learn about Grover’s political career; his star-crossed private life, and family; his unique Presidency; and what became of his home in Princeton! Be sure to listen to Grover Cleveland’s “Visiting the Presidents” EpisodeContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 22-Grover Cleveland and Princeton”
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Season 2, Episode 21: Chester Alan Arthur and Manhattan
Listen to This Episode! Chester Alan Arthur, among our most forgotten Presidents, has one of the most interesting commemorations in our largest American city! Learn about Arthur’s reluctant turn to politics; his quick ascendance to the Presidency; his wife, Ellen, and children; and his home in Manhattan! Be sure to listen to Chester Alan Arthur’sContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 21: Chester Alan Arthur and Manhattan”
Season 2, Episode 20-James Garfield and Lawnfield
Listen to This Episode! One of the briefest presidencies, but with one of the most brilliant occupants of the office, learn about James Garfield, the 20th President. We’ll explore his political rise, his presidency, his wife, Lucretia, and family, and his home in Mentor, called Lawnfield! Be sure to listen to James Garfield’s “Visiting theContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 20-James Garfield and Lawnfield”
Season 2, Episode 19-Rutherford Hayes and Spiegel Grove
Listen to This Episode! Rutherford Hayes might have been called his Fraudulency by his critics, but he was a self-assured man with a strong resume! Explore the 19th President’s political rise and efforts to reconstruct his party and the Union, as well as his wife, Lucy, and children, and his beloved home, Spiegel Grove, inContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 19-Rutherford Hayes and Spiegel Grove”
Season 2, Episode 18-Ulysses Grant and Galena
Listen to This Episode! Ulysses Grant was a rambling man, moving all over with the US Army before (and after) becoming 18th President! Learn about Grant’s military career and turn to politics, his tumultuous term, his wife, Julia, and children, and his homes in Galena, St. Louis, and the Adirondacks! Be sure to listen toContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 18-Ulysses Grant and Galena”
Season 2, Episode 17-Andrew Johnson and Greeneville
Listen To This Episode! Bookending Abraham Lincoln with another “worst” is Andrew Johnson, 17th President. Explore his unique political career, his star-crossed presidency, his wife, Eliza, and children, as well as his beautiful home in Greeneville, Tennessee! Be sure to listen to Andrew Johnson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Andrew Johnson and Raleigh“Continue reading “Season 2, Episode 17-Andrew Johnson and Greeneville”
Season 2, Episode 16-Abraham Lincoln and Springfield
Listen to This Episode! Very few towns love their President like Springfield, Illinois, loves Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, and iconic beard and top hat-wearer! Learn about Lincoln’s political rise, his election and chaotic term, his wife, Mary, and sons, and his home in Springfield! Be sure to listen to Abraham Lincoln’sContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 16-Abraham Lincoln and Springfield”
Season 2, Episode 15-James Buchanan and Wheatland
Listen to This Episode! 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 hisContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 15-James Buchanan and Wheatland”
Season 2, Episode 14-Franklin Pierce and Concord
Listen to This Episode! Checking out the Granite State and the homes of Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the United States in Concord, New Hampshire. Learn about Franklin’s unique political career, his tumultuous home life, and the stunning election and disappointing presidency, as well as his homes! Be sure to listen to Franklin Pierce’s “VisitingContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 14-Franklin Pierce and Concord”
Season 2, Episode 11-James K Polk and Columbia
Listen to This Episode! Learn about James Polk, maybe the hardest working, and certainly one of the most complex, Presidents. Hear about his unorthodox rise to the Presidency, his election and term, his dedicated wife, Sarah, and, of course, his home(s)! Be sure to listen to James K Polk’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from SeasonContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 11-James K Polk and Columbia”
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