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Hours The Hermitage is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from April 1 - October 15, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. from October 16 - March 31. The Hermitage is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the third week in January. Admission Slavery by Wagon Tour $10.00 (with paid admission) Group Rates Active military: Free w/ID Get more detailed driving directions from MapQuest. When you arrive ample free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center, with a separate lot for buses, motor coaches, and RVs. All tours of The Hermitage begin at the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center. Be sure to allow at least two hours to enjoy the full tour. Please note that you are not permitted to use cameras or video recorders in The Hermitage mansion. However, they are permitted elsewhere on the property. Food and drink are not permitted in the Hermitage mansion or in the Center, except for sealed water bottles. For your safety and security, all backpacks, camera bags, and large bags must remain in your vehicle. Any items worn or carried are subject to search. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the historic grounds of The Hermitage. Accessibility Special Needs
The Hermitage mansion has been meticulously restored to its 1837 appearance and today looks much as it did when Andrew Jackson returned to it after finishing his second term as President. After the home was damaged by fire in 1834, Jackson had it remodeled in the Greek Revival style. Today, six wallpapers installed after the fire still hang on the walls and the majority of the furniture in the home was purchased by the Jackson family to replace pieces damaged in the fire. Personal objects, like Jackson’s swords and books, also adorn the home along with the Jackson family’s collection of portraits. When you arrive at the Hermitage mansion costumed historical interpreters greet you and prepare you for your tour. Inside historical interpreters stationed throughout the house tell you about Jackson, his family, and his home and answer any questions you have. On average, the Hermitage mansion tour lasts twenty minutes. Audio Tours (included in the general admission price) Included in the general admission rates, is our popular Audio Tour which brings the Jackson’s plantation to life for guests of all ages. The audio tour interprets over 40 sites throughout the large property in order to better understand Andrew Jackson and his extraordinary impact on American history, Jackson’s farm and garden, the lives of slaves, museum exhibits, and many historic sites.
Guests can choose between the Adult tour and the Children’s tour, led by Jackson’s pet parrot, an African Grey named “Poll.” Both tours are also available in Spanish. All tours feature special sound effects, professional narration, period quotes, and music. The Audio Tour supplements the traditional Hermitage mansion tour led by our popular costumed interpreters.
There is no additional charge for the Audio Tour. The Hermitage by Wagon (Additional Fee) From April through October, The Hermitage by Wagon offers visitors a look into The Hermitage's past from a truly unique perspective. This half-hour tour of the Hermitage grounds by horse-drawn wagon takes visitors to the First Hermitage where Jackson lived from 1804 to 1821, to the site of the Cotton Gin and Press, to the Field Quarter, and to several archaeological sites associated with slavery and farming. As the tour winds it way across The Hermitage, the wagon driver will relate to the riders what life was like on this 1000 acre cotton plantation for Andrew Jackson, his family, and his slaves. Tickets for The Hermitage by Wagon can be purchased at The Hermitage Ticket Office and cost $10 per person (with regular admission) with children age 5 and under riding for free. Groups can purchase tickets in advance, but please note that the wagon can only accommodate 14 people per trip. Tulip Grove
Tulip Grove Mansion is open Monday through Friday from 10 am until 2 pm. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. For more information contact:
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