It’s a Pleasure Doing Business with You!
July 14, 2016
It’s a Pleasure Doing Business with You! The Andrew Jackson Foundation enjoys personal relationships with hundreds of generous citizens across Tennessee and the nation who more...
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Window Restoration at the Hermitage
July 14, 2016
Most often, when a window pane is cracked, a homeowner wants to replace it with a perfect new pane. At The Hermitage, our mission is more...
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OUR POSITION ON THE PROPOSED $20
April 26, 2016
Dear Friends, By now, you certainly have heard the news. On April 20, United States Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew announced plans for the more...
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When was Andrew Jackson born?
March 15, 2016
FAQ: When Was Andrew Jackson Born? President Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 — toward the end of an era now referred to more...
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Sarah Jackson’s Sewing Table
February 9, 2016
In Memory of Jean Fuller Guy by Marsha Mullin, Vice-President of Museum Services On January 6 2016, Jean Fuller Guy passed away in Humboldt Tennessee. more...
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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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The Toast
August 20, 2015
In April of 1830, Andrew Jackson and other politicians of the day attended a party celebrating the birthday of Thomas Jefferson. It turned out to be more...
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Andrew Jackson, Prisoner of War
July 2, 2015
While several of our presidents have participated in military engagements, only one president in United States history has been held as a P.OW. Today, 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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Buried in the Wall of the State Capitol
June 10, 2015
Buried in the wall of the State Capitol building is a man who, today, is a lesser known figure in Tennessee history. Today on POTUS7, more...
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The Battle of Hanging Rock
May 12, 2015
The Battle of Hanging Rock was likely a young Andrew Jackson’s first exposure to war. The Battle of Hanging Rock was fought on August 6, more...