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...
Educational Resources
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...
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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...
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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 (NMAI) to feature President Jackson’s Phillip Creamer pistol in an exhibit in more...
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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...
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Free Resource: Archaeology at The Hermitage
November 13, 2014
What Can Students Learn From Archaeology When you think of archaeology, does your mind drift to Indiana Jones? What about your own home? You can more...