Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site

Small in rural Vermont showing where the 30th president of United States was born and growing up. Also showing where he was sworn in to be the president of United States from being Vice President of President Harding when the president died suddenly while on vacation. It showed how down to earth he was and all the Republicans party then that was for the well being of all Americans.

This Historic Site is in fact the quaint hamlet of Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Calvin Coolidge's (the 30th US President) birthplace and homestead, along with the church, one room schoolhouse, cheese factory, general store and other few structures form the hamlet. They have been very well preserved and/or restored. Several of these structures have original furnishings inside. The atmosphere in this early 20th century hamlet is peaceful and serene, which makes the interesting visit of the place extremely pleasant. The bedroom where Coolidge was born in the birthplace house and the room in the homestead where he was sworn in as President upon President Warren Harding's unexpected death in 1923 are inspiring. We visited this site in mid October when the landscape of the surroundings is bucolic and the autumnal foliage is superb.

So much fun. If you enjoy history, you will enjoy this site. Very walkable and its cool they have so much original items from the family. Worth a visit.

Genuinely appreciated the experience with the museum/site itself. Informative and did a great job of bridging those of us who weren't as informed on Coolidge and those of us who are history nerds. Loved our guide, David! Only heads up I'd give is skipping the cheese factory (which is such a bummer because the space and history are cool, but the potential interaction with one particular staff member within is...less than desirable.) Accessibility wise: hilly terrain, ramps where able, and I think only 1 major stair climb if you want to see the meeting/dance hall above the general store (We had a group member in a medical boot so one of us went up and brought down pictures lol)

If you're a history buff, there's a good deal for you here. Very well maintained with lots of the original furniture, the docents were knowledgeable and personable. My wife and I recommend it highly.

Really interesting historic site detailing Calvin Coolidge's life.

If you enjoy history, definitely make a trip to Plymouth Notch, Vermont where the 30th President was born. We went in the afternoon on Labor Day Monday and it wasn't crowded at all. Give about an hour and a half - two hours to see everything and walk around. There is a 15 min. video at the visitor center that narrates his life and the different buildings. Otherwise there is a 40-45 min guided tour. The admission is about $10 per person and it allows you to enter all the buildings. If you go to the cheese shop there is a small museum upstairs that display the different devices used to process cheese. This can easily be missed because you walk in and see the shop, but might miss the stair case up to see what is up there. They also have cheese samples too. The only building that we didn't get to see was the church and all the woodwork inside. It happened to be closed. The drive to get to Plymouth Notch is scenic with a few small towns along the route. It is a nice day trip if you're looking for something to do.

We really enjoyed our visit here - our guided, Sue, was amazing..! There is a lot to see here - to include the visitor center movie, too. The site general store has snacks if needed.

It is very evocative of 19th century life on a rural farm; I wouldn't last a week as a yeoman. I especially enjoyed the "indoor outhouse" that our prior president used. Wonder how he would feel about the gold plated ones our current occupant of the White House uses. Admission is cheap cheap cheap by NY standards and there is one weekend at the beginning of the season that is free in all VT state parks and most attractions.

I had to come out of my way to get here, and yes it is out of the way. It's amazing that a 20th century president came out of such a humble place. On Google maps, I saw it was a small town, but basically the entire town is Calvin Coolidge Town. Yes it's only like 8 buildings and the church functions on its own and the cheese shop rents, but still. As a presidential house connoisseur, this is really a top experience because of the extent of the buildings and the authenticity and preservation of the objects. And unlike any other presidential house, this also doubles as the site a president was sworn into office. There is a thorough exhibit hall where you buy tickets, watch a movie, and see all about Coolidge's presidency with some interesting artifacts and interactive audio elements. They also have the lamp which lit the inauguration in here, and it's a pretty sweet lamp. The video introduction to Coolidge was really engaging and well-made, and one of the top videos I've seen at a historic site as well. Tours start at the general store (which is also cool, take a look before), go through the 2 barns that house antique cars and farming equipment, next to his birth house, to across the street to his later boyhood home. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and really painted Coolidge as a hard worker from a young age and how his dad, a hater of the telephone, was a public notary and personally swore him in at 2:47 am one fateful night. Coolidge should get more attention. Painting his story from the death of his mother to the death of his sister, to the death of his son really painted a picture of a figure outside of politics, and having all the buildings as they were at the time, on a quiet forested part of Vermont, was a really interesting way to spend the day. Definitely a 5/5 and worth a few hours on site. Keep cool and keep Coolidge.

Stumbled upon this place while trying to go to the cheese shop next to it (closed at 4pm). Great historical site, well preserved, lots to learn! Staff was very pleasant and informative. Worth stopping by!

Always enjoy visiting this site. Spent time talking with Caroline in the Visitor's Center who was fun, friendly, and a wealth of knowledge! Oftentimes the person at the front desk doesn't make the trip special, this time was the exception!

Highly recommend! There is a small museum inside the visitor center and also a short and informative film about President Coolidge. The rest of the site is really more like an entire village (small but representative of exactly how it was when he grew up there). Be sure to take the free guided tour as you will learn so much more than just wandering around (plus you gain access to some building you wouldn't be able to get in on your own). It is fascinating to see how someone from this small village with such humble beginnings could grow up and become a US President! I was glad we visited and I learned so much about one of our presidents I have to admit I didn't previously know all that much about.

Warning - not really wheel chair accessible. A five star historic site with a 1 star access policy. Bumpy, steep, narrow gravel paths are NOT wheelchair accessible. Having a accessible entrance that is blocked by air conditioning appliances (the cheese store) is NOT wheelchair accessible. Just be honest - and when people ask "is it accessible" just answer - the main building and the entrance from the parking lot is - not much of anything else. It's a shame because the exhibits were enjoyable and I learned a lot about Coolidge.

Very nice learned a lot about president Coolidge and look forward to learning more on my own time. Volunteers were knowledgeable and very helpful.

Great tour, even in the pouring rain. Very worth the visit. Our 8 yo was entertained and we all learned a lot. The guide was great (Jeff). The last at the ticket desk was very helpful. Saw lots of interesting things then went to the gravesite down the street.

I loved this site, it's great. Good information about a President that I knew little about. We were desperate for a bathroom. Two different service stations had NO RESTROOMS on their door. So I have to admit we came here to use the facilities. Then we bought admission tickets and toured the whole place. And you know what? He, a US President, made a quilt and they have it there. Worth the whole trip. Great movie, wonderful welcome center and a restaurant that you should skip. If you are ever in the Green Mts and need a restroom, it's also excellent for that.

Pretty neat historic village. Very small in total but worth a visit. The grave site is accross the street and amazing to visit a presidential burial site in such a remote location. They also have a nice cheese shop with local gifts, cheese and wine.

Plymouth Notch is a charming and beautiful village that stands nearly identical to how it was in Calvin Coolidge's days. Learn about this fascinating President, see his birthplace including the actual room and bed where he entered the world. Learn about his kileigh fed and the rugged individualism that helped shape him. Tour guides are knowledgeable and thought provoking in their storytelling and insightful questions. The museum includes some amazing artifacts, although as a history teacher I wish he had a larger and more detailed museum. The graveyard is nearby and it's amazing in its construction amidst the hills of Vermont. We all need to be connected to our history and Plymouth Notch is a great stop to make a connection not only to Presidential history but human history.

Calvin Coolidge may not have been the most exciting president, and his hometown may not have been the most exciting place, but there is a purely American kind of joy in knowing about the modest beginnings of our leaders. The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site is a small, well-preserved town that won't take you more than an hour to see. During that hour, you'll see Coolidge's boyhood home, his church, his actual birthplace, and the cheese shop to Coolidge family used to run (which is still open, by the way, and churning out a delightful cheddar). So stop by, walk around, take pictures, and soak in the history.

Highly recommended stop in Vermont on Rt. 100A. I just loved it. Learn about the 30th Presidemt of the USA and learn about life in the 1920s. Its very interesting amd shows Vermont at its finest. I took the guided tour with a discount if you have AAA. The restaurant was very cool. Great food, great snacks and ice cream! Clean bathrooms. Interesting displays of hisyory. Try the cheese factory. Go in the church and see where President Coolidge attwnded service Nice staff all around. Historical little town with a lot of soul. There are weekend musicians there so check their calendar. It is seasonally open so check website. Dont forget to stop at the cemetary on the way out. President Coolidge and his family are buried there.

We were driving through part of Vermont and saw the Coolidge homestead. They have a small entrance fee but it was a very interesting place so it's worth the fee. The short video introduces you to the former president and the many items on display make it a good stop.

Came here on a rainy day (it was actually their second day open in about a year) in May. People were nice and our tour guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and approachable. Overall, learned a lot enjoyed my experience.

Pros: Tour, Length, knowledgeable and informative guides, free parking, large site Cons: outside (you wouldn't want to do this in bad weather), not as interesting as other historic sites I've visited Not being from the US, my knowledge about past presidents is limited to begin with. This however did not stop me from enjoying this historic site. To begin, I vastly under estimated the amount of time it takes to see everything - so plan on at least 2 hours. I was unaware that there is a guided tour that takes place when you visit the park. You'll need to be a part of the tour if you want to enjoy yourself (they take you into the buildings, provide a narritive, etc) as opposed to letting you run around (only outside) and guessing what each building is and what happened there. That being said, our guide was fantastic. She really had a good understanding of what happened, delivered her presentation smoothly and comfortably and seemed to be enjoying herself as well. You get to see everything from the house he grew up in, to the barns to where he was sworn in as president. There were a lot of artifacts on site (old farming equipment, sleighs, various horse wagons, Ford model T and original furniture/set up of the homes and stores). We, unfortunately really misjudged the amount of time it took and arrived late, so I can't mention about some of the highlights due to us having to leave early for other engagements. Really wished we could have stayed and enjoyed the last bit of this great attraction!!

If you're in the area this place is a must see. Heck, even if you're within an hours drive, you should make the trip. The historic site is beautifully preserved. I could really feel the vibe of what it was like during Coolidge's childhood. Definitely make sure to watch the video in the visitor's center before touring the grounds it's really informative!

Excellent place for a glimpse into this man's life. Conservative Republican who balanced the budget and reduced taxes. Glimpse into his life and work ethic. Great museum! Gravesite is just around the corner and obvious from road. Lots of flags around it. Very low key...

This is a neat little town, a preserved historic site. There are several buildings to visit, the summer White House, the Coolidge homestead, the school house, the cheese shop and various barns. The buildings don't look like much from the outside, so we bypassed a lot of them, but reading other people's reviews it looks like they housed a lot of the original items and now I wish we would have been more thorough. I mostly took pictures of the surrounding mountains and hills. Those were really pretty. Beware, there is no cell phone reception for miles, and also no gps directions since connection to the satellite can't be established so make sure you remember which direction you came from.

Very disappointed that I did not call. All the buildings but one was closed . One and a half hours from Wilmington. It was nice to walk around though!

Off a small road in this tiny town is Calvin Coolidge's boyhood home and where he spent summers and also most importanlty where he was sworn in by his father. This place is left just as it was when he was sworn in and is an amazing site to see. It also has the cheese factory his family ran and the cemetery 7 generations are burined. Make it a point to visit and take the kids as this is one of my favorite places in Vermont and you won't be sorry you stopped.

This was AWESOME and very cool to see how such a country boy couldve rose the political ranks up to being Presdient. Even more remarkable was the fact he was inaugurated here, by his father, with the family Bible, which is also on display. Take the tour, enjoy the scenery, and have a cool and fun day at the location - truly a nice stop!

How can you go wrong with a piece of Americana in the quiet countryside of Vermont? The Coolidge Historic site is very simple...like the old days. If you are looking for bells and whistles and glamour, look elsewhere. If you are interested in the past and looking to see/learn a little bit more about President Coolidge and his roots, this is the place for you. You'll enjoy it.

So much fun, not only for Coolidge fans but for people interested in history in general. There is a nice little historical village to wander around, a cheese shop, and a restaurant. The village includes two of Coolidge's houses (all with their original furnishings) and the old Congregational church, among other things. Definitely worth checking out!

This is a nice stop for not only the historical aspect, but for the cheese factory samples and the general store (sorry but I didn't eat at the restaurant on site). The docents were great, too.

The homestead is one small part of the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site which has a gorgeous visitor center, lots of displays, tours of the homestead (which is otherwise locked), stunning grounds, and Plymouth Cheese! It's basically the whole town of Plymouth Notch, which is kind of fun. We were disappointed to find out that the restaurant closes really early (4 pm) and the tea room is just administrative offices, but our tour guide was thorough and lovely, even though it was the last tour of the day. The general store has Moxie, which was the preferred beverage/tonic of the president and is difficult to get your hands on outside of the state of Maine. It is...odd...I love it but usually describe it as fizzy cough syrup, so you should try it but with reasonable expectations. Vermonters can get the State Historic Sites pass from their local public library for free admission and buy Moxie and cheese with your saved admissions fees!

A great diversion worthy of a half day, this is the well-preserved village where President Coolidge was born and lived. The site is pure Vermont bucolic bliss and includes an old and still active cheese factory, country store, old time restaurant and a number of historic buildings, including the originally furnished Coolidge birthplace and home. Timed tours are conducted by the park service and there is a small visitor center where you can see a brief video and peruse a small exhibit room that will orient you to Silent Cal, who when once famously challenged by a garrulous socialite so convinced that she could extract more than three words from him that she was willing to make a bet on the proposition, said tritely, "You lose." The most impactful part of a trip here is the realization of just what a man of the land and of the people President Coolidge was, a true Vermont original worthy of admiration.