Ladies’ Hermitage Association Trivia 12345678910 1. Which Presidential home was the first home purchased by its state government?* Mount Vernon Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Lincoln's Cabin Monticello 2. In what year was The Hermitage sold to the State of Tennessee by Andrew Jackson, Jr.?* 1930 1813 1856 1865 3. What organization did the Ladies’ Hermitage Association model themselves after?* Daughters of the American Revolution United Daughters of the Confederacy American Library Association Mount Vernon Ladies' Association 4. When the LHA first formed, the community had a desire to utilize The Hermitage grounds for what other purpose?* A Confederate Soldier's Home A Military School A Tennessee Orphan's Home A Hospital All of the Above 5. Of the 1,120 acres of land that Andrew Jackson, Jr. sold to the State of Tennessee, how much land did the LHA acquire to begin saving legacy of Jackson?* 25 Acres 1,000 Acres No land, only the Mansion and Tomb All of the previous Jackson property 6. When the LHA first began giving tours of Jackson’s mansion, who was still living there?* No one; it was vacant Andrew Jackson III and his family Governor Robert L. Taylor Sarah Yorke Jackson 7. In 1907, which U.S. President visited The Hermitage and took a personal interest in it, urging Congress to make a financial contribution to the LHA so a water system could be installed?* Zachary Taylor Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt William Taft 8. The LHA changed its name to what in 2014?* The Hermitage Association The People's President Society POTUS 7 The Andrew Jackson Foundation 9. When did the Andrew Jackson Foundation finally acquire ownership of the final portion of Hermitage property, restoring it to its original size?* 1932 1968 1994 2018 10. Who was a founding member of the LHA?* Amy Rich Jackson Mary Currey Dorris Bettie Mizell Donelson Mary Baxter All of the Above There are many great events at The Hermitage. If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings, enter your information below.Name First Last Email Zip Code Δ