Living on the East Coast has given us the opportunity to explore different estates and homes of America’s first Presidents.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon was a smaller dwelling, but with expansive lands overlooking the river. He liked to be outside more than in, riding his horse.
The Adams initial homestead was this tiny cabin. It was cool to see, especially after watching the HBO John Adams miniseries.
Jefferson’s Monticello was the most beautiful and innovative home. He created sliding windowpanes, skylights, and octagonal rooms. His furnishings have a European feel to it. Living abroad as an ambassador to France can do that to a person.
Madison’s Montpelier is a beautiful estate in a quiet setting. Dolly would host barbecues on the back lawn and was seldom without guests and boarders. James was a quieter man.
The second home of John Adams and later inherited by John Quincy Adams. This was also featured in the HBO miniseries.
Next stop? Ash-Lawn Highland, home of James Monroe. He, Jefferson, and Madison were all close friends and lived nearby.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon was a smaller dwelling, but with expansive lands overlooking the river. He liked to be outside more than in, riding his horse.
The Adams initial homestead was this tiny cabin. It was cool to see, especially after watching the HBO John Adams miniseries.
Jefferson’s Monticello was the most beautiful and innovative home. He created sliding windowpanes, skylights, and octagonal rooms. His furnishings have a European feel to it. Living abroad as an ambassador to France can do that to a person.
Madison’s Montpelier is a beautiful estate in a quiet setting. Dolly would host barbecues on the back lawn and was seldom without guests and boarders. James was a quieter man.
The second home of John Adams and later inherited by John Quincy Adams. This was also featured in the HBO miniseries.
Next stop? Ash-Lawn Highland, home of James Monroe. He, Jefferson, and Madison were all close friends and lived nearby.
1 comment:
I've seen Mount Vernon and Monticello. We concur with Monticello.
They both made me want to be an 18th century slave holder so I could have a nice estate like that.
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