President Calvin Coolidge

We chose to drive a scenic route to Ludlow to visit one of Donna's longest friends. I had planned to picnic at Plymouth State Campground that had once been the Boy Scout camp that I attended almost every summer. As the road twisted and turned in front of us we found ourselves driving past the birthplace of Calvin Coolidge 30th President of the United States. As we were all pretty hungry we stopped and had our lunch and decides to check out the museum. Paying our $20 for three passes and a gift we took the short guided tour of the homestead
As history fans that Donna and I are sometimes. When the mood strikes. We found ourselves along with Cait being drawn into the story of one of Vermont's two Presidents. Presidents hold a little favor with Donna who is distantly related to Grover Cleveland 22nd and 24th President.





The story unfolds on August 3rd, 1927 at 2:47 am here in Plymouth Notch where Coolidge's father Colonel John Coolidge, Notary Public administered the oath of office to his son after word that President Warren Harding had passed. By the light of this kerosene lamp and using the family bible pictured Calvin Coolidge was sworn into office. A year later President Coolidge would establish his summer white house here and presided over the country for 20 days from Vermont.
Plymouth Notch has been perfectly preserved since Coolidge took office. Many of the buildings restored back to pristine condition. If you find your self driving through Vermont on Rt 100 be sure to take a few moments and stop, check the place out. Learn a few things too, we sure did.