Sundays Live!

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson has a series of Sunday summer treats for those who've wished they could step back in time and witness history with their own eyes. For the third year, Sundays Live! living history programs at The Hermitage will be presented by Myers Brown, Curator of Extension Services for the Tennessee State Museum. These costumed programs discussing significant events during the lifetime and influence of Andrew Jackson will be ongoing from 1:30-4:30pm in and around the backyard of The Hermitage mansion. Programs are free with the purchase of regular admission.

September 5: "To Avenge Fort Mims: The First Creek War" - The Creek Indian attack on Fort Mims in south Alabama in 1813 brought Andrew Jackson into the midst of the War of 1812. Delivering the Creeks a major defeat at Horseshoe Bend, Jackson became a regional hero, leading him on a course to national prominence. This program is set in 1813 as horse-mounted volunteers under General Jackson prepare to move against the Creeks under the able leadership of General John Coffee. 

September 19: "Gone to Texas: Tennessee and the Texas Revolution" - In the 1820s and 1830s thousands of southerners moved to the Mexican territory of Texas. Eventually, Texas revolted against Mexico and secured its independence under the leadership of Andrew Jackson's protege Sam Houston. Set in 1835, this program discusses the influence of Jackson on Texas and the migration of many Tennesseans to the west, and utilizes horses, period tack, and clothing. 

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