Andrew Jackson’s Children, Family Fun and Easter Traditions
March 19, 2019
Family was a priority for President Jackson amid the politics and the bustle of growing a new nation. From an early age, Jackson understood the more...
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The Love Story of Andrew Jackson and Rachel Donelson
February 14, 2019
Love is in the air this month, and that is no exception for us at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage! To get into the spirit of Valentine’s more...
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How Preservation and Faith Keeps History Alive at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
January 23, 2019
The Andrew Jackson Foundation (AJF) has operated The Hermitage since 1889. As one of the oldest presidential home museums, preservation has been at the core more...
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Hermitage Holiday Traditions
December 17, 2018
Christmas and New Year’s: The Celebration of the Holiday Season in the Mid-1800s If you visit Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage today, you will see holiday more...
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Deck the Halls: What Christmastime Looked Like in the Jacksonian Era
December 7, 2018
It’s that time of year to trim the tree and deck the halls, but has Christmas always included string lights and sentimental ornaments? Christmas during more...
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Ghost Tours
October 9, 2018
Explore the haunted side of history during our Hermitage Ghost Tours! Follow your guide on an exciting ghost tour as they take you on a more...
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Update on Andrew & Rachel Jackson’s Tomb
June 14, 2018
Following an apparent act of vandalism of the tomb of President Andrew Jackson and his beloved wife Rachel in late April, we are happy to more...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...