History comes to life at the home of Old Hickory, former President Andrew Jackson. The story of The Hermitage, and how Andrew Jackson’s forged his prosperous farm, is peppered with invention, freedom, and the changing tides of the times. At the Hermitage, visitors can expect to see a day in the life of plantation living, as they tour the mansion and the expansive grounds and learn about the history of slavery, the role of women, and the war. During the holiday seasons, guest can expect to discover the origins of many of the Jackson family Christmas traditions.
