Farmington Historic Podcast

Historic Farmington
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Farmington, the historic home of the Speed family, is most famous for hosting Abraham Lincoln in 1841. But there is so much more to the Farmington story! Join us as we dive into Kentucky history, asking deep questions and discovering our own historical connections.

Episodes

  1. 01/05/2025

    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.

  2. 12/10/2024

    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!

  3. 11/13/2024

    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!

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Farmington, the historic home of the Speed family, is most famous for hosting Abraham Lincoln in 1841. But there is so much more to the Farmington story! Join us as we dive into Kentucky history, asking deep questions and discovering our own historical connections.

Information

  • Creator
    Historic Farmington
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Historic Farmington
  • Show Website
    Farmington Historic Podcast