Nothing saves a historic structure like a visit from an American President. But a precious few can claim they welcomed a future president into the world. At least that's the story that has keep the Andrew Johnson Birthplace standing for more than 200 years. But is it true? There's a fascinating story behind it.

As part of our ongoing podcast series, "Burgwin-Wright Presents... North Carolina's Great American Treasures," we are exploring the history and mystery of the Andrew Johnson Birthplace, with Douglas Porter, program director of historic sites for the City of Raleigh.

For more information about Mordecai Historic Park, the current home of the Andrew Johnson Birthplace, visit here. You can also learn more about the Burgwin-Wright House at BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

Nothing saves a historic structure like a visit from an American President. But a precious few can claim they welcomed a future president into the world. At least that's the story that has keep the Andrew Johnson Birthplace standing for more than 200 years. But is it true? There's a fascinating story behind it.
As part of our ongoing podcast series, "Burgwin-Wright Presents... North Carolina's Great American Treasures," we are exploring the history and mystery of the Andrew Johnson Birthplace, with Douglas Porter, program director of historic sites for the City of Raleigh.
For more information about Mordecai Historic Park, the current home of the Andrew Johnson Birthplace, visit <a href="https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/places/mordecai-historic-park">here</a>. You can also learn more about the Burgwin-Wright House at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Burgwin-Wright Presents...

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Each season focuses on a new topic. Season 1, 3 and 5 are devoted to examining the real history of "Outlander" in the Cape Fear, while Season 2 is all about the fact and fiction of Cape Fear Legends & Lore. Season 4 will explore the ghost stories of the Cape Fear.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.
Each season focuses on a new topic. Season 1, 3 and 5 are devoted to examining the real history of "Outlander" in the Cape Fear, while Season 2 is all about the fact and fiction of Cape Fear Legends &amp; Lore. Season 4 will explore the ghost stories of the Cape Fear.