Farmington Historic Podcast

Ep. 3: The Mary Todd Lincoln House with Kate Hesseldenz

Kate Hesseldenz, the Assistant Director of the Mary Todd Lincoln House, joins the podcast! Kate guides us through the urban world of early Lexington, where Mary Todd spent her formative years. It's a fascinating discussion that listeners (and Lincoln fans) are sure to enjoy! Learn more about the Mary Todd Lincoln House at www.mtlhouse.org.

Ep. 2: Christmas in the 19th Century

Merry Christmas from the Farmington Historic Podcast! Join us as we discuss the history of Christmas, with topics ranging from Washington Irving to the origins of the Christmas card. We also explain how railroads, newspapers, and the American Civil War influenced the holiday today. Please enjoy and make sure to stop by the Farmington Holiday Open House on December 14th!

Ep. 1: Introducing Farmington with Michael Aldridge

Welcome to the Farmington Historic Podcast! We sit down with Michael Aldridge, the Executive Director of the Farmington Historic Plantation. Michael explains the history of Farmington, the famous "Lincoln connection", and how the site continues to reckon with the history of enslavement. It's a very interesting discussion, please enjoy!