President Andrew Jackson is among the most influential people in American history. Well known as a protector of democracy, he was also a kind man known to allow visitors into his home. In over 200 years this has not changed. Andrew Jackson’s home, dubbed The Hermitage, now stands as a museum celebrating the history of our nation and our seventh President.The museum preserves many relics from Andrew Jackson’s life and early America. You can visit the log kitchen from Jackson’s first home, which still stands to this day. The Hermitage mansion itself has been restored to appear as it did after Jackson’s second term in office. There is even original wallpaper still hanging on the walls and Jackson’s personal possessions still adorn the rooms.After experiencing The Hermitage from the inside, take a stroll through the gorgeous gardens first grown by English gardener William Frost in 1819. Though somewhat re-designed, the breathtaking views of vibrant flowers and elegant arrangements of plants tell a lifetime of stories about the Jackson family. In the corner of the garden, you will find the tomb that holds President Jackson’s wife Rachel who died in 1829 and Andrew Jackson himself who died in 1845.On Sundays, the Jackson home puts on a series of fun summer activities during Sundays Live!. Programs include a living history exhibit complete with costumes and educational discussions of historic events. If visiting on a Sunday, you should take advantage of the free event (free with the purchase of regular admission) taking place in the backyard of the mansion from 1:30-4:30pm every Sunday.

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