Food and Luxury at The Hermitage
December 19, 2015
Food is such an integral part of the holiday season so naturally we are curious about that aspect of the Jackson family’s life. Unfortunately, no more...
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The Centennial of Preservation of The Hermitage
October 22, 2015
2015 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans; but for Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage the year marks another anniversary, the centennial of the more...
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Education at the Hermitage
June 29, 2015
Although President Andrew Jackson did not receive a formal education as a child, he learned the value of having an education at the Hermitage in more...
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Marquis de Lafayette
May 4, 2015
One hundred and ninety years ago this month, Andrew Jackson entertained the most famous guest to visit The Hermitage during his lifetime. In 1824-25, Revolutionary more...
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Andrew Jackson Junior
April 4, 2015
This month marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and of President Lincoln’s assassination. However, it marks another 150th anniversary much more...
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The Jackson’s Go to Washington
February 25, 2015
Here at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage we have been very focused on the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans and the conclusion of the War more...
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Black History Month
February 18, 2015
It’s a pretty fun time to be an African American public historian. With the Civil War Sesquicentennial wrapping up, and the commemorations of the Civil more...
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Black History Month: Our Musical Roots
February 13, 2015
2015 marks the centennial for The Association for the Study of African-American Life and History, the official founding organization of Black History Month! This more...
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Andrew Jackson’s Gold Box
January 15, 2015
Andrew Jackson’s Gold Box Returns to The Hermitage. Andrew Jackson’s gold box was one of the President’s most prized possessions. In February 1819, the mayor and more...
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Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Celebration
January 6, 2015
This week, we commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of an important, but, little-known American military victory; one that profoundly shaped the course of our nation’s history.