Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site - Plymouth Notch, Vermont

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.

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The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont (Located about 10 miles south of Woodstock, Vermont), is a well-preserved area dedicated to the life and legacy of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge. It includes his birthplace and homestead, where he spent his childhood and took the presidential oath of office following President Harding's death in 1923. The homestead is restored to its early 20th-century appearance, complete with period furnishings and personal artifacts. Plymouth Notch itself remains much as it was during Coolidge’s lifetime, featuring buildings like the general store, church, cheese factory, and schoolhouse.

The Coolidge Museum and Education Center houses exhibits on Coolidge’s life and presidency, including photographs, documents, and interactive displays. The Plymouth Cheese Factory, originally established by Coolidge’s father in 1890, is still operational, offering insights into traditional cheese-making and product samples (it was not open while we were there). The Coolidge Family Cemetery, where Coolidge and his family are buried, includes his modestly marked grave. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, educational programs, and seasonal events, with the site generally open from late May to mid-October and some buildings accessible during special winter events (which is why we were there).

Vermont Fun Fact: Vermont is one of the few states in the U.S. that has banned billboards. This law, enacted in 1968, helps preserve the state's scenic beauty. Vermont is BEAUTIFUL!

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