Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum

The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum is located within Forbes Library in Northampton and houses manuscripts, speeches, correspondence, and official documents from the 30th president's administration. The collection also includes recordings and videos documenting his presidency.

The collection began in 1920 when Coolidge donated documents to Forbes Library during his governorship of Massachusetts. Holdings grew significantly after his presidency ended.

The exhibits trace Coolidge's formative years in Vermont, his college education at Amherst, and his law practice in Northampton before his political rise. These displays show how local roots shaped his later career.

Researchers should contact the library archivist by phone or email to schedule an appointment before visiting the collections. Planning ahead helps ensure the materials you want to study are available and properly prepared.

Forbes Library is the only public library in the country that houses a presidential collection, which even includes Coolidge's electric exercise horse. This unusual artifact reveals a personal detail about the president rarely seen in standard historical accounts.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1920

Website: https://forbeslibrary.org/coolidge

GPS coordinates: 42.31680,-72.63570

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03