Coolidge Homestead, Presidential homestead in Plymouth Notch, United States.
The Coolidge Homestead is a farmhouse and cluster of twelve buildings in Plymouth Notch that together form a preserved village snapshot. The structures include a general store, church, schoolhouse, and former cheese factory arranged to show how a rural community functioned.
The homestead gained national importance in 1923 when Calvin Coolidge took the presidential oath of office in the family parlor after learning of President Harding's death. This unexpected event transformed the small farmstead into a place of significant historical note.
The property tells the story of how rural Vermonters lived and worked together as a community. Through its buildings and everyday objects, you see the rhythms of village life and the crafts people relied on.
The site is walkable with paths connecting the main buildings and grounds for self-guided exploration. Visitors should plan for several hours to move through the different structures and take in the exhibits at a comfortable pace.
The parlor room where Coolidge took the oath remains frozen in time behind protective glass, with the original lamp, Bible, and table still in place. This untouched scene lets visitors witness the exact setting of a pivotal moment in American history.
Location: Plymouth
Inception: 1840s
Shares border with: Plymouth Notch
GPS coordinates: 43.53583,-72.72222
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
Vermont contains remote locations of historical importance that often lie away from major routes. The region encompasses active and abandoned granite quarries, one-room schoolhouses dating from the 19th century, wooden covered bridges, and waterfalls flowing through forested gorges. Trails cross the Green Mountains, leading to mountain lakes, abandoned settlements, and farms that have operated for generations. Historic sites include President Calvin Coolidge's birthplace in Plymouth Notch, preserved as a museum village, and Naulakha, Rudyard Kipling's former residence in Dummerston. Several state parks provide views over the Champlain Valley and Lake Champlain. The marble exhibits in Proctor document the region's quarrying history. These locations offer insight into Vermont's industrial past, literary heritage, and rural traditions.
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