In Part 1 of our special two-part series, Gwen Thompson, Executive Director of the Mary Todd Lincoln House, joins us to explore the early life of Mary Todd Lincoln in Lexington, Kentucky. From her upbringing in a prominent and politically connected family to the cultural and social influences that shaped her worldview, this episode offers a fascinating look at the formative years of one of America's most complex First Ladies.

We delve into Mary’s education, her family’s stance on slavery, and the vibrant atmosphere of Lexington in the early 19th century—a place that profoundly influenced her later life in the White House.

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