The Hermitage

The Hermitage was the plantation home of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, from 1804 until his death in 1845. Completed in 1819, the main house is a two-story Greek Revival, brick mansion. Frontier-born, Jackson was the ...

National Historic Landmark- The Hermitage

National Historical Landmark-The Hermitage

From 1804 until his death, this plantation was the property of of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States (1829-1837). He built the two story Greek Revival brick mansion in 1819.

The Hermitage

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Home of Andrew Jackson (1767~1845), Major General in the Army, hero of the Battle of New Orleans, and seventh President of the United States. It was originally built in 1819; partially burned in 1834, during Jackson's second term, replaced by ...

The Hermitage

has been designated a

Registered National

Historic Landmark

Under the provisions of the

Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935

this site possesses exceptional value

in commemorating and illustrating

the history of the United States

U.S. Department of the Interior

National Park Service

1970

Marker is on North Franklin Turnpike (County ...

The Hermitage

A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty

The Hermitage

Built in 1784 by General Philemon Dickinson of General Washington’s Contintental Army. Original part of building (removed 1905) was used as Hessian outpost in 1776

Marker is on ...

The Hermitage Landscape

1804-1821

At a time when limited resources led to smaller dwellings, the distinctions between indoor and outdoor life blurred. When Jackson lived in the log farmhouse, this area buzzed with dawn-to dusk activity, sounds and smells. Cramped housing for white and ...

Land Conservation at The Hermitage

Prescribed Grazing Plan

Prescribed Grazing at the Hermitage improves forage, animal, soil, and water resources.

Animal resources are improved by striving to maintain quality forge 3” to 8” tall. This height allows graze animals to have optimum intake. When animal graze ...

The First Hermitage

Worlds Apart, Side by Side

These log buildings tell a remarkable American story unlike any other. From 1804 to 1821, as a two-story farmhouse and kitchen outbuilding, the First Hermitage housed future United States President Andrew Jackson and his family. Here, ...

Explore The Hermitage Grounds

From this point, you have many tour options inviting you to think about another time here at this 1120–acre National Historic Landmark. Use the map guide you to any of the many points of interest you’ll find throughout Andrew Jackson’s ...

The Hermitage Garden

An Ever Changing Delight

As with all living things, the Hermitage Garden cannot be wholly defined by any particular moment in time. Gardens grow and change. Few records tell us about the appearance of the garden Andrew Jackson enjoyed. Jackson hired ...