President's Day at Wheatland

Step back with us to the year 1864 at Wheatland this Presidents Day, Feb. 20, 2012. Meet retired U.S. President James Buchanan as he receives a visit from his friend and former Attorney General and Secretary of State, Judge Jeremiah S. Black. Living history tours on Presidents Day will be offered hourly at 10 and 11 a.m. and again at 1 and 2 p.m with the final tour starting at 3 p.m.
The year 1864 was an important presidential election year and the major issue was how to best conclude the Civil War.… Show more Incumbent President Abraham Lincoln favored prosecuting the war to its end whereas his Democratic opponent, George McClellan, cast himself as the peace candidate. During your visit to Wheatland you will discover both Judge Black's and James Buchanan's take on this topic and many others. Housekeeper Miss Hetty will busy with household business and Buchanan's family and friends will welcome you too as they go about their daily lives during this critical year that would define the future direction of the United States and Buchanan's beloved Democratic Party.

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