James Buchanan is best-known as our nation’s 15th President, but he was also a gentleman farmer. From 1849 to 1868, Buchanan lived at Wheatland, which sat upon 22.5 acres of meadows, orchards, and gardens. In this special subject tour, discover how the grounds functioned as a farm and why Buchanan was called “the Sage of Wheatland.”

Wheatland: A Gentleman’s Farm, a special guided tour of Wheatland, will be held on Saturday, April 5. Tours will be available on the hour, beginning at 10am and continuing until the last tour at 3pm. Please Note: These tours are not our regular General Admission tours and will be more focused on a particular topic than a general history of Buchanan and the home.

Tickets are available for purchase online or over the phone by calling (717) 392-4633. Advance reservations are highly recommended as tours may sell out and walk-in tickets may not be available. Members receive complimentary admission, but should reserve their tickets in advance to guarantee the tour time of their choice. This tour is eligible for our Museums for All rate!