The Love Story of Andrew Jackson and Rachel Donelson
February 14, 2019
Love is in the air this month, and that is no exception for us at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage! To get into the spirit of Valentine’s more...
Blog & Resources
How Preservation and Faith Keeps History Alive at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
January 23, 2019
The Andrew Jackson Foundation (AJF) has operated The Hermitage since 1889. As one of the oldest presidential home museums, preservation has been at the core more...
Posted in General
Battle of New Orleans Trivia
January 3, 2019
The last battle of the War of 1812, the Battle of New Orleans, ended in a stunning victory of the American forces, led by Major General Andrew Jackson. General Jackson’s decisive triumph, leading 5,530 American troops against a seasoned British force of nearly 10,100, secured New Orleans and the Mississippi Valley from British control, allowed for westward settlement and economic development on the lands west of the Allegheny Mountains, revitalized American’s faith in their country’s future and made Jackson a national hero. The victory also raised the status of the fledgling United States in the eyes of European powers who had seen the country as not much more than a temporary experiment in self-government. The British defeat eventually led to Jackson’s becoming the seventh president of the United States. Test your knowledge of the Battle wit!h this quiz!
Posted in Quizzes
Hermitage Holiday Traditions
December 17, 2018
Christmas and New Year’s: The Celebration of the Holiday Season in the Mid-1800s If you visit Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage today, you will see holiday more...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...