Sherry in front of the Eisenhower home in Gettysburg, PA. (http://countrywingsinphoenix.blogspot.com/)
Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the farm served the President as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders ... with its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain.
** Pop over to Sherry's blog today to view the famous PINK rooms, being Mamie's favorite color. It is awesome!
President Eisenhower was always a "country boy" at heart & in 1955 he was able to obtain 189 acres.
Dwight D. Eisenhower & his wife, Mamie, bought this house just outside of the Gettysburg Battlefield in 1950 in anticipation of their retirement. Although, two years later, Eisenhower was elected as the 34th President of the United States & their retirement years were put on hold. The farm house served as their weekend home & became a temporary White House while Eisenhower recuperated from a heart attack in 1955. After his presidency, the Eisenhowers moved back into this house full time until their deaths.
The helicopter landing pad delivered many a world dignitary to the farm ...
Ike & Mamie's wedding photo, 1916
A few of Mamie's famous little hats ...
This was the room that the Eisenhowers mainly lived in. In this porch room they watched tv, ate on tv trays, played cards & President Eisenhower pursued his hobby of oil painting. Their favorite shows were The Lawrence Welk Show and I Love Lucy. Eisenhower entertained many distinguished guests on his porch ... with visiting world leaders like Nikita Khrushchev of the Soviet Union & Charles De Gaulle of France.
Don't you think this family room needs a touch of Mamie's pink ... obviously Ike's room to relax.
One of Mamie's darling dresses ...
A view from the upstairs, looking down upon the beautiful lilacs.
Hi Marydon! Oh, what a lovely time! I've been there many years ago but wasn't with most wonderful friends like you!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a lovely and comfortable home it was. I have never seen that house in PA, but I have visited the home in Abilene Kansas, where he grew up.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day we had this day. It was so much fun. I have connected my post to this one, so that ladies can come over and see the 2nd part of the tour. What a fun time this is for all I think.
I am pretty wiped out tonight. I am off to bed my sweet sister. I hope you didn't overdo it today. You are so worried about getting those plants out and into the ground. Remember to rest okay? I worry about you as I cannot be there to take care of you.
I love you sweetie and miss you. Huggers and so much love. Your Lil Sis, Sherry
I want her hats! What a fun trip. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHI!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how I LOVE to visit places like this, I have been to MANY PRESIDENTIAL homes and I loved them all and sad I missed this one!!!
Beautiful pics and love the history lesson!!!
SO love going along with you girls!!!!
now I am popping over to Sherry's!!!!
hugs,
jamie
That's a beautiful home.^^
ReplyDeleteBy the way, nice hats :)
I loved this post and learning all these new things about a President of ours. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWillow
Now I've been to Gettysburg, but never saw this!! Hmmmmm, maybe I should return?!!
ReplyDeleteWonders of this trip and your special company is so delightful.
I have read a lot of books about him and I think I liked him very much. Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeletePatsy
Hi Marydon! What a lovely place to visit! I bet you had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing the pictures. Hope you have a nice weekend. :-)
ReplyDeleteOoooooooo how much fun does this look like!
ReplyDeleteI love touring historical homes.
Have a great day!
Melinda