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”
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Season 2, Episode 12-Zachary Taylor and Louisville
Listen To This Episode! Zachary Taylor, 12th President of the United States, moved around the country frequently, and none of those homes are available for public view. We will explore Zachary’s rise through the military, his brief political career, his wife and family, and his homes! Make sure to listen to Zachary Taylor’s “Visiting theContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 12-Zachary Taylor and Louisville”
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”
Season 2, Episode 10-John Tyler and Sherwood Forest
Listen to This Episode! 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! Be sure to listen to John Tyler’sContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 10-John Tyler and Sherwood Forest”
Season 2, Episode 9-William Henry Harrison and Grouseland
Listen To This Episode! We are heading to the Midwest for William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States, and Grouseland, his home in Vincennes, Indiana. The home is the only surviving home (we will talk about the famous North Bend, Ohio, estate that birthed his famous grandson), and we will cover his militaryContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 9-William Henry Harrison and Grouseland”
Season 2, Episode 8-Martin Van Buren and Lindenwald
Listen to This Episode! Lindenwald isn’t one of the Presidential Homes that people generally know off the top of their heads, but you will be impressed by the history (and look) of this home! Learn about Martin’s pre-Presidency resume, his wife, Hannah, and sons, his election and term, and, of course, his home! Be sureContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 8-Martin Van Buren and Lindenwald”
Season 2, Episode 7-Andrew Jackson and the Hermitage
Listen to This Episode! Of all the controversies revolving around the 7th President, Andrew Jackson, regarding his life and presidency, one thing is not controversial: he had a great home, the Hermitage, outside of Nashville. Learn about the complex man, his period before political office, his game-changing political turn, his wife, Rachel, and his home!Continue reading “Season 2, Episode 7-Andrew Jackson and the Hermitage”
Season 2, Episode 5-James Monroe and Highland
Listen to This Episode! James Monroe, Fifth President, is connected to several properties, most notably Highland, with Oak Hill and New York City also having a connection. Learn about Monroe’s properties, as well as his time as president and his wife, Elizabeth, as well as his homes! Be sure to listen to James Monroe’s “VisitingContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 5-James Monroe and Highland”
Season 2, Episode 3-Thomas Jefferson and Monticello
Listen to This Episode! No President is as closely-tied to his home as Thomas Jefferson to Monticello, a home he designed and oversaw, and one that contains so much of his personality and secrets. Learn about Jefferson’s genius in design and controversies in personal behavior, as well as his political development, elections and administration, hisContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 3-Thomas Jefferson and Monticello”
Season 2, Episode 2-John Adams and Peacefield
Listen to This Episode! Journey back to Quincy, just down the road from the Adams’ birthplaces, at Peacefield, and the home of John, Abigail, and John Quincy Adams! Learn about John Adams’ political career, vice presidency and Presidency, his family, and his home! Make sure to listen to John Adams’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from SeasonContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 2-John Adams and Peacefield”
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