James Buchanan's Wheatland

Visiting the Monticello of America's Least Well-Remembered President

✍️ 🕑 • Series: Attractions of Pennsylvania • Places: President James Buchanan's Wheatland

Last October, I visited Pennsylvania for a wedding. Afterwards, I spent a few extra days staying with my parents.

And, I was absolutely, positively, chomping at the bit to visit Wheatland, the former estate of U.S. President James Buchanan. My parents seemed markedly less enthusiastic. But, they were still happy to drive me there.

An exterior view of the home
An exterior view of the home

The historic home is located in Western Lancaster. It’s run and maintained by LancasterHistory, and tickets can be found here. Visitors typically embark upon a guided tour.