A Year of Challenges and Celebrations
March 16, 2021
Birthdays often prompt reflection. They are convenient milestones by which to measure our progress over the past year; what we have accomplished and where we more...
Blog & Resources
Our Peace, Follow the Drinking Gourd
February 15, 2021
Enslaved Memorial at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage In 2006, archaeologists discovered a slave cemetery at the site of a former plantation near The Hermitage during a more...
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Archaeology as a Tool to Learn about the Lives of the Enslaved Workers at The Hermitage
February 3, 2021
If someone wanted to research the lives of the enslaved men, women and children at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and wanted only to use written records more...
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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is a Beautiful & Historic Date Location
January 25, 2021
Have you ever considered Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage as the backdrop for a date? History buffs–or those who want to spend time with someone they like more...
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2020 Hermitage Annual Report
January 8, 2021
Access the 2020 Hermitage Annual Report here.
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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Commemorates the Battle of New Orleans with Free Grounds Passes
January 8, 2021
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage will host its annual Battle of New Orleans Commemoration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. The event more...
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Oh, What a Year! Hopes & Wishes for 2021
December 15, 2020
From the staff at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage It is not new news that 2020 has been one tough year. From natural disasters that hit our more...
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Weathering the Storm – The Impact of Weather-Related Storms
December 3, 2020
Over the years, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage has weathered many storms—actual weather-related storms instead of the pandemic storm we are currently experiencing. Even before The Hermitage more...
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Andrew Jackson Foundation to Participate in Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery “First Ladies of the United States” Exhibition
November 11, 2020
Rachel Jackson and Emily Donelson portraits on loan for major exhibition The Andrew Jackson Foundation, which owns and operates The Hermitage, home of President Andrew more...
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Weathering the Storm – The Impact of World Wars
October 15, 2020
Two of the most challenging periods in the life of The Hermitage as a historic site museum were World Wars I and II. The problems more...
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Andrew Jackson Foundation to Participate in Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery “First Ladies of the United States” Exhibition
October 14, 2020
Rachel Jackson and Emily Donelson portraits are on loan for a major exhibition The Andrew Jackson Foundation, which owns and operates The Hermitage, home of more...
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Weathering The Storm – A History of Fundraising
September 21, 2020
In 1889, the State of Tennessee transferred the Hermitage mansion and 25 surrounding acres to the Ladies’ Hermitage Association (LHA) by trust deed to preserve more...