Andrew Jackson always welcomed visitors to his home. Since The Hermitage opened as a museum in 1889 over 15 million people have crossed its threshold. We invite you to become part of that tradition. Plan your family, group, or school visit to The Hermitage today!
Hermitage Happenings
100th Annual Spring Outing
Tally Ho! to The Hermitage May 28, 2008 11am - Registration 11:30am - Lunch & Program
Join us in celebrating 100 years of the Ladies' Hermitage Association's annual spring outing! Former Regent Marianne Byrd will present the history of the Ladies' Hermitage Association and their courageous stand with the Tennessee Legislature in leading the preservation movement of The Hermitage. An exhibition of historic carriages by the Middle Tennessee Carriage Club will take place, followed by complimentary horse-drawn wagon rides, courtesy of Bluegrass Carriage Works. To RSVP, please contact the membership coordinator at 615-889-2941 ext.401 or
Landscape Tours
Offered daily
During "The Changing Landscape, Then and Now" tour, guests will learn of the changing Hermitage landscape, walking from the backyard fence line around the mansion to the western edge of the garden fence. Stops will be made along the way. The tour will provide an overview of the Jackson farm, the people and activities, and introduce them to the different areas and exhibits, which they can visit either before or after the regular Mansion Tour, or as they enjoy the Audio Tour stops.
The Landscape Tour takes approximately thirty minutes and is for any guest, with or without the Audio Tour equipment. The amount of walking is minimal and non-strenuous. There is no additional charge.
Slavery by Wagon Tour
Offered daily
The horse-drawn Wagon Slavery Tours are now running daily. The cost is $7 per person and tickets may be purchased with admission tickets. This is one of our most popular educational tours.
Andrew Jackson always welcomed visitors to his home. Since The Hermitage opened as a museum in 1889 over 15 million people have crossed its threshold. We invite you to become part of that tradition. Plan your family, group, or school visit to The Hermitage today!
