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Since The Hermitage opened as a museum in 1889, more than 15 million people have crossed the threshold of its mansion. The Hermitage, Home of The People's President, is one of the largest and most visited presidential homes in the United States. Since opening as a museum in 1889, more than 15 million people have visited. Today, The Hermitage is a 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark with more tha

n 20 historic buildings; a one-acre English garden that serves as the final resting place for Jackson, his wife and many family members; a walking trail; and more. The Hermitage is considered by many historians to be the best preserved early U.S. The mission of the Andrew Jackson Foundation is to preserve the home place of Andrew Jackson, to create learning opportunities and to inspire citizenship through experiencing the life and unique impact of Jackson.

๐ŸŽถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: Shantelle & The Juke Joint Band  ๐ŸŽถRoots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermi...
05/29/2026

๐ŸŽถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: Shantelle & The Juke Joint Band ๐ŸŽถ
Roots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitage โ€“ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ Wilson Bank & Trust ๐ŸŽถ

Get ready for a night of powerhouse blues, soulful vocals, and nonstop energy as ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ & ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—๐˜‚๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ bring their electrifying sound to The Hermitage!

Since 1999, Shantelle & The Juke Joint Band have been delivering unforgettable musical entertainment across the country. Led by the dynamic ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป-๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ, this high-energy group combines powerful vocals with a full band sound featuring rhythm section, keys, and a blazing three-piece brass section.

Originally from Dyersburg, Tennessee, Shantelle discovered her love for music at an early age before moving to Nashville to attend Tennessee State University. It was during her time at TSU that she fell in love with the bluesโ€”a passion that continues to fuel every performance today.

Known as the โ€œPrincess of Blues,โ€ Shantelle is an active supporter of the blues community through organizations like the Musicians Aid Society, Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance, and The Blues Foundation. Her first blues single, โ€œHaunting Me,โ€ is now streaming on all platforms, showcasing the soulful sound and emotional storytelling that have made her a standout artist in the genre.

And the accolades keep comingโ€”๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ & ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—๐˜‚๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ were recently crowned winners of the 2025 Nashville Blues Challenge! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

This is authentic Tennessee blues at its finestโ€”and you wonโ€™t want to miss it LIVE at The Hermitage on June 19!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€
General Admission: $20 | Members: $10 | VIP: $50

๐ŸŽซ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€
General: $48 | VIP: $138

๐Ÿ”— Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/3RibbHH

05/28/2026

in 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law โ€” a policy that would alter the lives of thousands of Indigenous people across America

Although the idea of Indian Removal did not begin with Jackson and had been discussed by several presidents for decades, it was Jackson and his administration that pushed the policy forward. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 authorized the federal government to make treaties with Native American tribes that resulted in the forced removal of indigenous people from their ancestral lands to lands west of the Mississippi River.

Even at the time, many Americans viewed the policy as unjust. Members of Congress, religious missionaries, and citizens spoke out against what they believed was an act that could be easily manipulated through coercive treaties that violated the rights of native peoples.

Between 1838 and 1839, approximately 16,000 Cherokee people were forcibly removed from their homes in what became known as the Trail of Tears. Thousands endured harsh conditions, hunger, disease, and exhaustion during the journey west. An estimated 4,000 Cherokee men, women, and children died along the trail.

At Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitage, we believe it is our responsibility to interpret and share this history honestly and thoughtfully. This site is not only a place to discuss Jacksonโ€™s legacy and accomplishments, but also the policies and actions that caused profound suffering and lasting consequences for Indigenous communities.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

At Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitage, a place deeply connected to the story of American military history and leadership, we remember those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we cherish today.

As you walk the grounds at The Hermitage and see 1,776 American flags displayed as part of Path of Glory, we invite you to reflect on the courage, duty, and legacy of those who served and continue to serve our country.

Learn more about Path of Glory at the link in bio!

๐ŸŽถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: McCrary Sisters ๐ŸŽถRoots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitage โ€“ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ...
05/21/2026

๐ŸŽถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: McCrary Sisters ๐ŸŽถ
Roots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitage โ€“ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ Wilson Bank & Trust ๐ŸŽถ

As we count down to an unforgettable night of R&B and Gospel on June 19 at The Hermitage, weโ€™re honored to welcome one of Nashvilleโ€™s most powerful and inspiring vocal groupsโ€”๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฐ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€.

Born into Nashville gospel royalty as daughters of Rev. Samuel McCrary of ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฐ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ grew up surrounded by music, faith, and harmonyโ€”and that legacy continues to shine through every performance.

Over the years, ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฐ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ have shared stages and collaborated with an incredible range of artists, including The Black Keys, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Robert Randolph, Rosanne Cash, Dr. John, and Gregg Allman, among many othersโ€”cementing their place as one of the most respected and in-demand vocal groups in music today.

Their sound blends traditional gospel with soul, blues, rock, Americana, and R&B, all anchored by their unmistakable joy and powerhouse vocals. Every performance is more than a showโ€”itโ€™s an experience filled with spirit, energy, and pure heart.

Donโ€™t miss this soul-stirring night of gospel, R&B, and pure musical powerโ€”you wonโ€™t want to miss ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฐ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ LIVE at The Hermitage on June 19!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€
General Admission: $20 | Members: $10 | VIP: $50

๐ŸŽซ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€
General: $48 | VIP: $138

๐Ÿ”— Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/3RibbHH

05/19/2026

๐Ÿ“š June Virtual Book Club: Mapping a Nation in Motion๐Ÿ“š

What did โ€œinternal improvementsโ€ mean for a growing United States? Roads, railroads, waterwaysโ€”and the fierce national debate over how (and whether) the federal government should build them.

Join us Tuesday, June 2 for our virtual book club discussion of H.S. Tannerโ€™s ๐˜”๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ณ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜š๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜บ๐˜ด, ๐˜–๐˜ฃ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด, a snapshot of early American infrastructure and expansion. Tannerโ€™s work explores how each state and territory was evolvingโ€”and the powerful forces shaping the nationโ€™s physical and economic connections.

Step into the conversations that shaped Americaโ€™s growthโ€”and the decisions that determined where and how the nation expanded next.

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 P.M.
๐Ÿ’ป Virtual (join from anywhere!)

Whether youโ€™re a history enthusiast or just curious about how America was built, this is your chance to jump into the discussion and connect with others. Free digital copies are available via Google Books and HathiTrust.

๐Ÿ“– FREE to attendโ€”claim your spot: https://bit.ly/46WtxlP

05/18/2026

A powerful moment in American history is unfolding now at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitageโ€”and youโ€™re invited to be part of it during the Path of Glory Dedication Ceremony on Friday, May 22 from 2-3 p.m. โœจ

Right now, visitors can experience the breathtaking Path of Glory display: a sweeping field of 1,776 full-sized American flags honoring the 250th anniversary of Americaโ€™s founding. The display is open now until July 15.

On May 22, weโ€™ll formally dedicate this historic display with keynote remarks from Governor Bill Lee and other state leaders. The ceremony is included with General Admission.

You can still sponsor a flag in your nameโ€”or in honor of someone specialโ€”and be part of this living tribute. After the display concludes, sponsored flags will be sent directly to their honorees with a certificate of authenticity. ๐Ÿ“œ

Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and take part in a truly historic moment.

Special thanks to our sponsorsโ€”the AWC Family Foundation, Tennessee 250, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Sunbelt Rentals for their support in bringing this historic tribute to life

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Learn more and sponsor a flag: https://bit.ly/49dG4lR

๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜บ ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ๐˜ด, ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ด, ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด, ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ฆ๐˜น๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜•๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด.

๐ŸŽถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: Sicard Hollow ๐ŸŽถRoots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitage โ€“ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ...
05/14/2026

๐ŸŽถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: Sicard Hollow ๐ŸŽถ
Roots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitage โ€“ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ Wilson Bank & Trust ๐ŸŽถ

As we count down to an unforgettable night of bluegrass on June 12 at The Hermitage, meet one of the most electrifying bands redefining the genreโ€”๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ is known for pushing bluegrass far beyond its traditional boundaries. Inspired by legendary acts like the Grateful Dead and New Grass Revival, Sicard Hollow blends fearless improvisation, explosive musicianship, and a skate-and-destroy spirit into a sound that feels both timeless and completely new.

Formed in 2018, the four-piece band came together from wildly different musical backgrounds. Violinist Matt Rennick was producing electronic music, Will Herrin was playing in rock bands, Alex King had nearly stepped away from music altogether, and after adding bassist Parrish Gabriel in 2019, the group fully embraced their mission of reinventing bluegrass on their own terms.

Their live shows have quickly earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting acts on the bluegrass scene. Sicard Hollow has appeared at major festivals including Summer Camp Music Festival, The Peach Music Festival, Cave Fest, Resonance Music & Arts Festival, and more!

This is progressive bluegrass turned all the way upโ€”and you wonโ€™t want to miss them LIVE at The Hermitage on June 12!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€
General Admission: $20 | Members: $10 | VIP: $50

๐ŸŽซ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€
General: $48 | VIP: $138

๐Ÿ”— Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/4ez4EC3

05/13/2026

A rare new addition to our collection ๐Ÿ‘€

This uncirculated 1996 $20 bill featuring Andrew Jackson is preserved in mint condition and encapsulated in archival-grade plastic for long-term protection. This $20 bill showcases a rare printing misprint often referred to as a โ€œtearโ€ beneath Jacksonโ€™s eye โ€” a subtle but striking production anomaly that transforms an everyday piece of currency.

Remarkably preserved and untouched by circulation, this piece highlights both pristine condition and an uncommon printing error, offering a fascinating look at how imperfections in currency production can become historically significant artifacts.

Now part of The Hermitage collection, this artifact invites a closer look at the unexpected details and hidden stories found within everyday American history.

๐ŸŽถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen ๐ŸŽถRoots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermit...
05/07/2026

๐ŸŽถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen ๐ŸŽถ
Roots & Rhythms Americana Concert Series at Andrew Jacksonโ€™s Hermitage โ€“ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ Wilson Bank & Trust ๐ŸŽถ

As we count down to ๐—•๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ, meet the powerhouse kicking off the seriesโ€”๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป & ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป.

Multiโ€“Grammy nominated ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป & ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป are a torrent of mind-blowing bluegrass, defined by meaty, pile-driving rhythms and Frankโ€™s dynamic, bold vocals. Both of the bandโ€™s most recent albums received Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album, solidifying their place at the forefront of modern roots music.

Twice named ๐—œ๐—•๐— ๐—” ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ, the band has also earned numerous IBMA nominations including Male Vocalist of the Year, Mandolin Player of the Year, and in 2013, Banjo Player of the Year. Their reputation is built on relentless musicianship, fearless creativity, and live performances that consistently steal the show.

From the Grand Ole Opry to major international stages across Europe, South America, and Australia, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen command some of the most prestigious venues in the world. They have also become festival favorites, delivering unforgettable sets at Telluride, MerleFest, Grey Fox, RockyGrass, Delfest, Strawberry Music Festival, Pickinโ€™ in the Pines, ROMP, and countless others.

Their sound pushes bluegrass forward while staying rooted in traditionโ€”blending elements of rock, country, jazz, blues, southern rock, and soul into a massive, boundary-breaking musical experience.

This is high-energy, world-class bluegrass at its finestโ€”and you're going to want to see them LIVE at The Hermitage on June 12!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€
General Admission: $20 | Members: $10 | VIP: $50

๐ŸŽซ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€
General: $48 | VIP: $138

๐Ÿ”— Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/4ez4EC3

  in 1825, Marquis de Lafayetteโ€”Americaโ€™s โ€œFavorite Fighting Frenchmanโ€โ€”visited The Hermitage during his grand tour of t...
05/05/2026

in 1825, Marquis de Lafayetteโ€”Americaโ€™s โ€œFavorite Fighting Frenchmanโ€โ€”visited The Hermitage during his grand tour of the United States, which began in 1824.

By this time, Lafayette was being welcomed as The Nation's Guest, celebrated in every city he visited as he retraced the country he had helped secure nearly 50 years earlier.

After visiting Cumberland College, Lafayette, Jackson, and others made their way to The Hermitage. During his visit, Jackson asked Lafayette to verify the story behind a prized possessionโ€”a set of officerโ€™s pistols Lafayette had once presented to George Washington, later given to Jackson by a descendant of Washington.

After examining them closely, Lafayette recognized the pistols as the very pair he had presented to his โ€œpaternal friendโ€ Washington in 1778. He remarked that he felt great satisfaction in seeing them now โ€œin the hands of one so worthy of possessing them.โ€

At these words, Jacksonโ€”โ€œOld Hickoryโ€โ€”was visibly moved. With a modest blush and a spark in his eye, he pressed the pistols and Lafayetteโ€™s hands to his chest and replied, โ€œYes! I believe myself worthy of them, if not from what I have done, at least for what I wished to do for my country.โ€

That moment, shared here at The Hermitage 201 years ago today, reflects a powerful connection between generationsโ€”linking the legacy of the American Revolution to those who carried its spirit forward.

๐Ÿ“ท Image description: Lafayette at The Hermitage. Printed in 1855 by Harper's New Monthly Magazine. Andrew Jackson Foundation Collection.

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