Inside the Home of Andrew Jackson | History Traveler Episode 65

Andrew Jackson might possibly be one of the most complex individuals to have held the office of President. We had a chance to get an all access tour of the home of Andrew Jackson, better known as The Hermitage. If you are in the Nashville area, this is a must see location. All kinds of interesting things to see here from one of the most dynamic personalities to ever occupy the White House! Enjoy!

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[danielhammond]

The more I learn about Jackson, the more he surprises me. Definitely the most complex of the presidents.

[OpHiUcHuS]

I am a descendant of Jackson’s wife Rachel. I am also a descendant of one of the Native American tribes that he went to war with. I am proud of both. Am I weird or just American?

[AvocatDude]

As I am disabled, as of about three years ago, I don’t believe I’ll ever be able to visit, so thank you for putting this together very well done.

[libertygiveme]

"Russian Collusion with Andrew Jackson"!!!! That's a GOOD ONE!!!!

[connie]

U should recieve an award for your hard work and productions, your awareness of the subject and rich diverse content. I love how u film this and the stories of the dead. Sometimes its so sad to watch but very well done . stay well and be careful on your journey.

[markfyke]

I grew up in Old Hickory Tennessee. About 3 miles from the Hermitage. I live in Pennsylvania now but the area around the Hermitage includes Hermitage hills, Hermitage Estates, Tulip Grove 🌷 Rachel loved Tulips other areas around Nashville are named Hickory. Hickory hollow mall Old Hickory Boulevard etc.

[fritziepisarski]

The President’s Lady is my favorite book growing up. I have read it many many times in my 71 years. Seeing this home has brought the later years of Rachael and Andrew to life. This is beautiful, thank you.🇺🇸

[gregoryboyd]

The Hermitage has changed a great deal since I visited it in the early 1960's. Once through the front door, the main hallway was austerely empty including the bare wood floor, and except for the mural wallpaper devoid of much ornamentation with the dominant piece of furniture a 6' horsehair sofa on the north wall; the room was so empty and ceiling so high it even gave off a slight echo when you spoke. The tour guide said that although his bedroom was upstairs, Jackson actually died in the room to the right of the front door. The slave cabins were very close [within 25'] to both the back door and Jackson's tomb so it's obvious many changes have been made over the centuries. It's nice to know they still allow visitors onto the front balcony of the house because that view was very impressive looking out over the expansive lawn! FYI: at that time there was no fencing around Jackson's tomb area and instead had several large Rose bushes ringing the grave rotunda. It was far less formal than today and more like an old country garden.

[allisonboston]

Growing up, my parents had a four post bed that belonged to Andrew Jackson, along with other historical and rare pieces. I have a few in my possession now, but always thought the “President’s bed” was the coolest piece in our house.

[janedoe]

The wooden sculpture of the two men under the tree, anyone who does formal dancing would recognize that as "the closed position". In other words, they are not just embracing under the tree, but they are dancing together under the tree.

[michaelrains]

Jackson's youth was spent in South Carolina and he carried a scar on his face due to a British sword. This was during the area of American revolution. Your tour of Jacksons home is wonderful, thank you !

[katiejurado]

I know this from my family history in Georgia from several roots and from my son who majored in history at Kennesaw State University. My son was not popular in his classes because he did his research. A slave cost about as much as we would buy a car today. My Truitt ancestors, Merriweather County in south middle Georgia had many slaves and several plantations. My Mooty ancesters, also from Meriweather count, had farmhouses and the Mooty Cemetery is located near Mooty Bridge which over looks a river which has a Mooty farmhouse beneath. The Mootys had a few slaves. A Truitt married into a Mooty (who owned much of LaGrange, Ga.) but the Truitts ostracized the Mooty descendant marriage (Mooty and Hayes) and descendants because they were not of the social status of the Truitts.
My son asked the question in his classes, "Would you go out and take a crowbar to your car? That is what it was for a slave owner to beat his slave. Do you keep your car in good condition? That is what my slave owner ancestors did to their slaves. They took care of them from birth to death, even after the slaves were freed into the 1920's when the last former slaves died." My son was not popular but he was totally documented.

[TheClipperchip]

Just sitting here in Canada 🇨🇦, trying to figure out what the heck is going on in your country. Your Channel gives really interesting context to the American story, starting at the beginning sometimes helps you understand people better. I think I understand Americans a little better thanks to the rich history and fascinating journey of the American story your are posting. Great channel 👍🏻

[ginamaria]

I came here as a child and is where my love of History was born.. I’m a daughter of the American Revolution related to Zachary Taylor, my grandmother’s maiden name is Taylor 🤗🇺🇸. Awesome video ..

[varon]

I enjoyed your video of Andrew Jackson’s home. In it mentioned a piano give to his granddaughter.
I visited a nearby nursing home. In it lived a lady by the name of Mrs. Donelson, who died around 100+ years. Before her mind left, I was told that she related the story that the granddaughter of Jackson used to babysat her.

[daveberntson]

After studying Jackson, I placed him as one of my top 5 presidents. Among other things, he was the first president that was not from the upper class. Thanks for showing me around his "Hermitage".

[edwardhollon]

I lived and worked in the NASHVILLE area in the 60's and early 70's. I visited the HERMITAGE many times and learned many interesting facts that are rather obscure. When Jackson was purchasing property for his home .he paid TEN CENTS per acre for some of the property and was RIDICULED for WASTING HIS MONEY, as FREE LAND was abundant and available. JACKSONS answer to the scoffers was that "THIS LAND IS THE PLACE I WILL BUILD MY HOME.
Another fact is that in the late 60's (approx.) I remember that some work was being done on the TALL FRONT COLUMNS of the porch. On top of one of those columns , a workman found a pistol in excellent condition . As i recall, IT was determined to be dated from the EARLY HERMITAGE days. I wonder who placed it there. Could it have been EXTRA SAFETY, CLOSE AT HAND, should the sudden need arise. ????
SHOULD YOU have an opportunity to visit the hermitage, MAKE A FULL DAY OF IT and STILL it will probably will be too short.

[westshoreapostolicchurch]

Great video! Jackson was in his lifetime considered the greatest president of all, feted and celebrated more than Washington himself! For years after his death, people celebrated his birthday, and continued to vote for him for president. An amazing historical figure whose life should be reexamined by all generations of Americans!

[katiejurado]

Very interesting is that my son and his wife moved to Carrollton, Ga. and discovered various Truitt street names. Our ancestors! I told him that if he looks around at the cemeteries he will find many Truitt graves.
However, the only family cemetery of our ancestry is the Mooty Cemetery in Lagrange, Ga. which is near Carrollton, Ga.. I visited this Mooty cemetery in the late 1990's. It was well kept within a chain link metal fence and it had graves dating from the 1800's to more recent times. There were several unmarked graves in back which might have been graves of slaves or former slaves. Fascinating!

[Kphotog]

The wall paper in the entryway is real cloth. We loved visiting there