Visiting the Presidents

Way down on the Wabash River, Far, Far, From Home! in Vincennes, Indiana, is Grouseland, the home of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States! While he doesn't get to serve for long, learn about the long path he took to get to the Executive Mansion, his sprawling family, and his homes!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/04/26/season-2-episode-9-william-henry-harrison-and-grouseland/

Season 1's William Henry Harrison Episode-"William Henry Harrison and Berkeley Plantation" on his birthplace!

Season 3's William Henry Harrison Episode-"William Henry Harrison's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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We are heading back up to Ol' Kinderhook, New York, and the striking home of Martin Van Buren, 8th President, Lindenwald! Hear about Martin's political rise and skill at building connections, his wife and children, his presidency, and the great Lindenwald!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/04/19/season-2-episode-8-martin-van-buren-and-lindenwald/

Season 1's Martin Van Buren Episode: "Martin Van Buren and Kinderhook" on his birthplace!

Season 3's Martin Van Buren Episode: "Martin Van Buren's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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Old Hickory at Home! We are on the road to one of the most iconic Presidential homes, The Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson, 7th President, outside of Nashville! Learn about his pre-Presidency, his campaigns and administration, as well as his wife, Rachel, and of course, his home!

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Episode Page:  https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/04/12/season-2-episode-7-andrew-jackson-and-the-hermitage/

Season 1's Andrew Jackson Episode: "Andrew Jackson and the Waxhaws" on his birthplace!

Season 3's Andrew Jackson Episode: "Andrew Jackson's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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We are heading back to the Old House at Peacefield, the home of both John and John Quincy Adams, 2nd and 6th President, in Quincy, Massachusetts! Learn about John Quincy's extensive pre-presidency resume, his controversial election and term, his wife, Louisa, and unique approach to parenting, as well as his contribution to his parents' home!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/04/05/john-quincy-adams-and-the-old-house-peacefield/

Season 1's John Quincy Adams Episode: "John Quincy Adams and Quincy/Braintree" on his birthplace!

Season 3's John Quincy Adams Episode: "John Quincy Adams' Tomb" on his gravesite!

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Heading to James Monroe's Highland, just up the road from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Learn about the fifth President, his political career and presidency, his wife, Elizabeth, and their homes, especially Highland! One of the most interesting historical interpretations currently underway!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/03/29/season-2-episode-5-james-monroe-and-highland/

Season 1's James Monroe Episode: "James Monroe and Colonial Beach" on his birthplace!

Season 3's James Monroe Episode: "James Monroe's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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The Father of the Constitution and fourth President, James Madison, had a beautiful mansion, and spent the most time at the same site of any president besides FDR, his lovely home, Montpelier! Learn about Madison's pre-presidency, his election and tumultuous administration, as well as his vivacious wife, Dolley, and, of course, his Montpelier! 

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/03/22/season-2-episode-4-james-madison-and-montpelier/ 

Season 1's James Madison Episode: "James Madison and Port Conway" on his birthplace!

Season 3's James Madison Episode: "James Madison's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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Thomas Jefferson, the "Sage of Monticello," the President most tied to his home and whose fingerprints are around every corner. Learn about Jefferson's pre-Presidency, his election and term, his family and scandals, as well as his iconic home!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/03/15/season-2-episode-3-thomas-jefferson-and-monticello/   

Season 1's Thomas Jefferson Episode: "Thomas Jefferson and Shadwell" on his birthplace!

Season 3's Thomas Jefferson Episode: "Thomas Jefferson's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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You think "Peace" and think "John Adams," right? We head back to Quincy for Peacefield, the home of John, Abigail, and John Quincy Adams, with four generations helping put an imprint on this home. Hear about John's growing political career, presidency, and about the impact of Abigail on his rise!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/03/08/season-2-episode-1-john-adams-and-peacefield/ 

Season 1's John Adams Episode: "John Adams and Braintree" on his birthplace!

Season 3's John Adams Episode: "John Adams' Tomb" on his gravesite! 

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Our King—sorry, President—of Firsts and his mansion: George Washington's precedence setting presidency, his relationships, and, of course, his home, Mount Vernon! Both Washington and Mount Vernon are legendary for a reason!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/03/01/george-washington-and-mount-vernon/ 

Season 1's George Washington Episode: "George Washington and Pope Creek" on his birthplace! 

Season 3's George Washington Episode: "George Washington's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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Season 2 is dominated by iconic Presidential Homes, many of which were built and operated using enslaved labor. What are we talking about when we discuss Presidents as slaveholders? How do sites interpret Presidents and a Plantations' past?

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/02/24/special-bonus-slavery-and-the-presidents/  

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