Wanderings And Ponderings

Recently I had the privilege of visiting Vermont with a couple of friends – big shout out to Drew and Brett ! I have a lot to share, but our first stop was the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont . The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site is more than just a tribute to the 30th President of the United States—it's a step back in time. Located about 10 miles south of Woodstock, the site includes Coolidge’s birthplace, boyhood home, and the room where he took the presidential oath of office in 1923 following the death of President Harding. The homestead is fully restored to its early 20th-century appearance, featuring original furnishings, personal artifacts, and a palpable sense of historic simplicity. Plymouth Notch , the village Coolidge called home, remains virtually unchanged since his time. Walking through the general store , church , cheese factory , and schoolhouse , you get a rare glimpse into the rural American life of the early 1900s. The Coolid...