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”
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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 6-John Quincy Adams and Peacefield
Check Out This Episode! Heading back to Quincy and Peacefield for the home of John Quincy Adams, the only home shared by two different Presidents! Learn about John Quincy Adams’ pre-presidential resume, his election and term, his wife, Louisa, and his…unique approach to parenting, as well as his touches on Peacefield! Be sure to listenContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 6-John Quincy Adams and Peacefield”
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 4-James Madison and Montpelier
Listen To This Episode! The Father of the Constitution has one of the most ambitious renovation projects, to get his home at Montpelier back to the status when James and Dolley Madison resided there. Learn about Madison’s pre-presidency, his tumultuous term, his enigmatic wife, and, of course, his mansion! Be sure to check out JamesContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 4-James Madison and Montpelier”
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”
Season 2, Episode 1-George Washington and Mount Vernon
Listen to This Episode Twin icons on the Presidential Site landscape: George Washington and his beautiful Mount Vernon! Listen to George Washington’s war experience and political rise, his election and highlights of his Presidency, as well as his famous estate! Make sure to listen to George Washington’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “GeorgeContinue reading “Season 2, Episode 1-George Washington and Mount Vernon”
Season 1, Episode 47-NOT Donald Trump’s Second Term Top Ten Presidential Birthplaces and Season 1 Recap!
Listen to This Episode! Handing out Birthplace Superlatives and Giving my Top 10 Favorite Birthplaces! Share your own below or on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter and tag Visiting the Presidents! Check out Season 2’s Presidential Homes Ranking and Season Recap! Top Ten Birthplaces 2. Calvin Coolidge’s Plymouth Notch 3. Franklin Roosevelt’s Hyde Park 4. Abraham Lincoln’s Sinking SpringContinue reading “Season 1, Episode 47-NOT Donald Trump’s Second Term Top Ten Presidential Birthplaces and Season 1 Recap!”
Season 1, Episode 46-Joe Biden and Scranton
Listen to This Episode! We are heading to the Electric City, Scranton, Pennsylvania, and the birthplace of Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States! Learn about Joe Biden’s childhood and education, his long political career and the experiences that shaped him, as well as what happened to his birthplace! Yeshiva Beth Moshe current page,Continue reading “Season 1, Episode 46-Joe Biden and Scranton”