Joys of the season
December 9, 2016
When Andrew Jackson extended this greeting while he was president, the “season” was short and consisted primarily of Christmas. His greeting is as apropos in more...
Blog & Resources
Andrew Jackson’s Favorite Holiday Dessert Recipe
December 8, 2016
After returning to the Hermitage, Jackson required those in charge of cooking to learn French culinary methods. One of Jackson’s favorite desserts was said to more...
Posted in Educational Resources, Jacksonian Gazette
President Jackson’s Pistol on loan to the National Museum of the American Indian
November 14, 2016
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage has partnered with the National Museum of the American Indian to feature President Jackson’s Phillip Creamer pistol in an exhibit in the more...
Posted in Educational Resources, Jacksonian Gazette
Give a Jackson, Get More History – #GivingTuesday
November 14, 2016
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving taking place on November 29th. Your participation can start right here at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage! For each gift more...
Posted in Development, Jacksonian Gazette
The Hermitage Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Interactive Programming
November 11, 2016
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the Andrew Jackson Foundation a $115,109 grant to develop a long-range interpretive plan that will inform more...
Posted in Development, Jacksonian Gazette
A Letter from our CEO – Veteran’s Day
November 10, 2016
Veteran’s Day provides an opportunity for each of us to reflect on and show our gratitude to the women and men who have given of more...
Posted in Jacksonian Gazette
The Andrew Jackson Papers: Volume 10
October 24, 2016
This volume presents more than four hundred documents from Andrew Jackson’s fourth presidential year. They include private memoranda, intimate family letters, presidential message drafts, and more...
Posted in Educational Resources, Jacksonian Gazette
New Historic Faux Food for the Hermitage Mansion
October 24, 2016
Christmas in mid-19th century Tennessee differed from current holiday traditions. There were no Christmas trees and Santa Claus did not become an iconic figure until more...
Posted in General, Jacksonian Gazette
Preserve, Educate, Inspire: Look What You’ve Done
October 24, 2016
Over the last year, MORE students were educated about Jacksonian America, MORE experiences were presented to our visitors to inspire them with Andrew Jackson’s legacy, and MORE plans more...
Posted in General, Jacksonian Gazette
A Letter from our CEO
October 24, 2016
If you are reading this issue of the Gazette, thank you! Either you have visited Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage in person and gave us your contact more...
Posted in General, Jacksonian Gazette
Volunteers Make the World Go ‘Round!
September 23, 2016
The generous spirit of the Volunteer State is on display in the Andrew Jackson Foundation Development department. Four talented women answered the call to assist more...
Posted in General
Museum Collection Department Gets New Inventory Control System
September 22, 2016
Thanks to the generosity of the Frist Foundation, the Andrew Jackson Foundation Collection department has improved technology in place for a more efficient and accurate more...