Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as President in the family parlor by his father, a notary public, following the death of Warren G. Harding.
The family’s General Store remains stocked as it appeared when it closed in 1945, including original inventory.
The site includes a cemetery where Calvin Coolidge and several generations of his family are interred.
The 1920s-era summer White House office is preserved exactly as it was during Coolidge's frequent visits.
The village was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site preserves the rural Vermont village of Plymouth Notch, where the 30th U.S. President was born and raised. The site maintains the original appearance of the village as it existed in the early 20th century, including the homestead where Coolidge was inaugurated. Visitors can explore various preserved structures, such as the family store, the farmhouse, the schoolhouse, and the community church. The site serves as a time capsule of New England life during the 1920s. It is managed by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. The village remains largely unchanged since Coolidge’s childhood, providing authentic context to his early political foundation.
The front porch of the Coolidge homestead, which offers a classic view of the village green.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the gravel paths and uneven terrain between historical buildings.
Start your visit at the visitor center to obtain a map and historical context before touring the village.
Check the official website for specific annual events, such as the July 4th celebration marking the President's birthday.
Do not attempt to enter private residences or unmarked buildings surrounding the historic site.
The site is typically open to the public from late spring through mid-autumn; it is closed during the winter months.
Maintain a respectful volume inside historic buildings and do not touch original artifacts or furniture.
