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| 4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA (Old Hickory, Tennessee)
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The Hermitage
This is the former mansion of United States president Andrew Jackson. The Hermitage occupies 1000 acres of the land around the mansion and was purchased by Jackson in 1804. The name Hermitage was the name that Jackson chose for the land. The mansion itself was built by Jackson around 1821. Eight years later he would become President of the United States and would spend the next eight years in Washington before returning to the Hermitage. He died here on June 8, 1845. After his death, the property fell into disrepair until 1889 and the formation of the Ladies' Hermitage Association, who went right to work at making repairs and opened the Hermitage as a museum for the general public.
Ghosts of Hermitage
Many people believe that the ghost of Andrew Jackson, as well as that of his wife's Rachel, are still said to be on the property. Strange noises have been heard and people have reported seeing apparitions as well.
Hauntings at the Hermitage
It has become an annual tradition for the property to be transformed into a Halloween attraction for all ages. Visitors are treated to ghost stories about the Hermitage. The Hermitage Garden is transformed into a spooky maze that features Jackson's cemetery and tomb and a series of ghosts, including Jackson himself, is said to show up. They also feature a haunted hayride, and much more families of all ages.
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The Hermitage
The official site of The Hermitage, former home of President Andrew Jackson. It is now said to be haunted and is transformed into a Halloween attraction every year. |
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| See Also on TheCabinet.com |
| Blog: Halloween - Presidential Style (10/28/08) |
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