Season 2, Episode 7: Andrew Jackson and The Hermitage
Of all the controversies revolving around the 7th President, Andrew Jackson, regarding his life and presidency, one thing is not controversial: he had a great home, the Hermitage, outside of Nashville. Learn about the complex man, his period before political office, his game-changing political turn, his wife, Rachel, and his home!
Make sure to listen to Andrew Jackson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Andrew Jackson and the Waxhaws” on his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to Andrew Jackson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Andrew Jackson’s Tomb” for his gravesite!
Heading to the HermitageWaiting for the Tour Hermitage columns In the magnolias Back of Hermitage Hermitage In the gardens Hermitage gardens Rachel’s tomb in the gardens Hermitage Hermitage A face for money
From My June 2014 Visit!
Hermitage Hermitage In the gardens Looking back tot he mansion It was so nice At the entrance With the Magnolias
From My March 2013 Visit!
In the Visitor Center Walking up to the Hermitage Heading in! From behind The estate from the slave quarters In the woods behind the Hermitage Planned garden Tulips and Rachel’s grave Andrew’s tablet beside his wife’s more extensive grave Hermitage View from the garden
From My August 2022 Visit!
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage!The HermitageFrom the approachThe breath-taking Entrance HallDetails on the wallpaper From the sitting roomSumptuous furnishingsIn the sitting roomAndrew Jackson’s parlorEntranceAndrew Jr’s roomGeneral and Mrs. Jackson’s bedroomAndrew Jackson’s office Heading upstairsThe yard from the balconyOn Andrew Jackson’s balcony Andrew Jackson’s balcony Guest roomThe dining room The back of the homeBack of the house: very different from the frontAndrew Jackson’s gardenIn the flowersAndrew and me!The Hermitage (with baby trees!), from the official site.
From the Tennessee Virtual Archive.
The Hermitage First Floor Plan, from Hermitage site, with Red Bolded Lines indicating original structure plan.
Hermitage Grounds Map, from Hermitage site.
Jackson Study Dining RoomEntrance HallInterior photos from Hermitage site. Rachel and Andrew Jackson, from White House Historical Association.
"That's good. Go on; Read some more," the last words of Warren Harding, 29th President of the United States, and our sixth to die in office. Learn about Harding's scandal-plagued Presidency, his health concerns, sudden death, burial, and legacy!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2025/12/09/season-3-episode-29-warren-hardings-tomb/Season 1's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Blooming Grove" on his birthplace!Season 2's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Marion" on his home!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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