Originally built in 1817, it had two later additions that increased its size considerably.
I had a little time, and The Hermitage was just a few miles from the aiport. No camera's were allowed inside the home, so check out the website for those details. I was there for nearly two hours and could've easily spent another hour.
Slave Quarters
Three families lived in these duplex quarters. As many as 160 slaves lived at the Hermitage prior to the Civil War.
Rachel and Andrew Jackson's Tomb
In Rachel's garden. She didn't live to see his presidency.
http://www.thehermitage.com/
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