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!
Be sure to check out Andrew Jackson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Andrew Jackson and the Waxhaws“!
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 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.
Heading to the Lone Star State and the bigger-than-life Lyndon Johnson and LBJ Ranch! Learn about our 36th President and his political rise; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Lady Bird, and daughters; and his homes! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2023/01/23/season-2-episode-36-lyndon-johnson-and-the-johnson-ranch/Season 1's Lyndon Johnson Episode: "Lyndon Johnson and Stonewall"Support the show
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