Deck the Halls: What Christmastime Looked Like in the Jacksonian Era
December 7, 2018
It’s that time of year to trim the tree and deck the halls, but has Christmas always included string lights and sentimental ornaments? Christmas during more...
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Reflections from Angola
October 18, 2018
On July 14, 2018 I attended the Back to Angola Festival, an event to commemorate the lives of the formerly enslaved persons escaping slavery in more...
Posted in Notes from the Curator
Ghost Tours
October 9, 2018
Explore the haunted side of history during our Hermitage Ghost Tours! Follow your guide on an exciting ghost tour as they take you on a more...
Posted in General
Update on Andrew & Rachel Jackson’s Tomb
June 14, 2018
Following an apparent act of vandalism of the tomb of President Andrew Jackson and his beloved wife Rachel in late April, we are happy to more...
Posted in General
Experience “The Duel – Art of the Southern Gentleman” now!
April 1, 2018
This 30-minute new visitor experience will answer questions such as “What was the process of a duel?” “Why did people choose to duel in the more...
Posted in General
January 2017 – Letter from the CEO
January 17, 2017
Earlier this month, at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage we commemorated the 202nd anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. This is a tradition that began at more...
Posted in Educational Resources, Jacksonian Gazette
A Good Start…and A Great Legacy: Annual Fund 2017
January 12, 2017
We have lots to be thankful for at the start of 2017! Many of you sent Annual Fund gifts during the first half of our more...
Posted in Development, Jacksonian Gazette
2017 Black History Month Programming at The Hermitage
January 11, 2017
Black History Month Presented by Regions Bank The history of The Hermitage as a residence for the Jackson family spans many generations. President Jackson and more...
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New Visitor Introductory Film
January 10, 2017
A new 14 minute visitor introductory film will debut to the public on March 15, Andrew Jackson’s 250th birthday. Produced for The Hermitage by Cortina more...
Posted in Educational Resources, Jacksonian Gazette
Holiday Membership Discounts
December 12, 2016
Still looking for the perfect gift for those special loved ones? During December, take advantage of our 25% off Holiday Membership deal. Buy, renew, or more...
Posted in Development, General, Jacksonian Gazette
End of Year Giving
December 12, 2016
Our Stockings are Hung Please help fill them with gifts of ALL sizes! Andrew Jackson’s family letters tell us that although the President’s grandchildren weren’t more...
Posted in Development, Jacksonian Gazette
Battle of New Orleans
December 9, 2016
January 8th, 2017 marks the 202nd anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. On the plain of Chalmette, Louisiana, Andrew Jackson and a mixed force more...