Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States, was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, on July 4, 1872. After graduating from Amherst College, he began a career in law and politics in Northampton, Massachusetts, eventually becoming Governor of Massachusetts, Vice President and President. After leaving the White House in 1929, he returned to Northampton where he lived for the rest of his life. For research appointments please contact the archivist, Julie Bartlett Nelson at 413‑587‑1014 or coolidge@forbeslibrary.org.
Giving
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March 4 is Coolidge Giving Day!
In honor of the 100th anniversary of President Coolidge’s administration (1923-1929), we are fundraising to renovate the Coolidge Museum! Thanks to generous support from individuals and a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund we hired an exhibit design firm to re-imagine the Coolidge Museum with new exhibits, improved archival storage, and upgraded program space. Plans are now online!
To get involved or learn more about this exciting project, visit us for a tour or contact us at 413‑587‑1014 or coolidge@forbeslibrary.org.
Consider a gift of $100 for the 100th!
Consider a gift of $150 in honor of President Coolidge celebrating America’s 150th birthday in 1926!
Consider a gift of $250 in honor of America’s birthday in 2026!
The first 10 gifts of $500 or more will receive a signed copy of Doris Kearns Goodwin’s 2018 book Leadership in Turbulent Times! Many thanks to the author for donating these. If you are planning to mail a check or use a 3rd party financial service, email Coolidge@forbeslibrary.org to be in line for a book.
Give online at https://forbeslibrary.org/coolidge/giving/
or checks can be mailed to the Business Office made payable to Forbes Library. Please write “Coolidge” on memo line and send to
Coolidge Museum
20 West Street
Northampton, MA 01060
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