#Andrew Jackson Hermitage

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Trail at The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's home. Nashville, Tennessee

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2021: North Carolina Road Trip - Andrew Jackson Hermitage - Ephemera

This is the third and final spread from the Andrew Jackson Hermitage and contains the ephemera from the trip. I collect stamps, so I was particularly excited to find this Andrew Jackson stamp collection in the clearance section. Rather than keeping it with my stamp collection, I thought that it would be better to keep it with the other ephemera from the trip. The stamps and the card which…

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Postcrossing US-9008845-A by Gail Anderson Via Flickr: Postcard with a photo of the tomb at The Hermitage, the home of General Andrew Jackson, Seventh President of the United States. This is in Nashville, Tennessee, and it was built by General Jackson at the time of his wife's death. Sent to a Postcrossing member in the United States.

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The House Criminal Justice Committee of the Tennessee legislature was discussing a bill to add the firing squad to electrocution and lethal injection as the state’s death penalty options when Rep. Sherrell suggested one more.

“Could I put an amendment on that that would include hanging on a tree, also?” he inquired during Tuesday’s proceedings.

Sherrell paused and sat with his hands folded before him, the fingers interlaced. His mouth briefly closed and his cheek registered a swirl of his tongue, as if he were savoring the moment.

Among the other committee members who can be seen in a video of the proceedings is Rep. Joe Towns Jr., a Democrat from Nashville. He could not be reached by The Daily Beast afterward, but his clearly horrified expression said it all.

Sherrell did not respond directly to requests for comment, but he released a statement on Wednesday through the House Republican caucus press secretary apologizing for his “very poor judgment.”

“My exaggerated comments were intended to convey my belief that for the cruelest and most heinous crimes, a just society requires the death penalty in kind,” Sherrell said.

“Although a victim’s family cannot be restored when an execution is carried out, a lesser punishment undermines the value we place on protecting life. My intention was to express my support of families who often wait decades for justice. I sincerely apologize to anyone who may have been hurt or offended.”

The prospect of stringing someone from a tree has a particular history in a southern state such as Tennessee, especially in some of the rural communities such as Sherrell represents. That includes his hometown, Sparta, where a runaway slave was dragged from the jail and hung from a tree on a hill in the town cemetery in 1855. One man tried to stop the lynching, and a newspaper recorded the mob’s reply.

“Hang the speaker to the other end of the rope.”

And Sherrell was not talking about a gallows on Tuesday. He meant a noose dangling from a tree limb, just like in Sparta 168 years ago and in thousands of lynchings that followed across the South. He ended his pause by saying the firing squad is “a very good idea” and asked to become a co-sponsor of the legislation.

Sherrell is already one of two sponsors of a bill to rename part of a Nashville street after Donald Trump that is currently named after the late civil rights icon and longtime U.S Rep. John Lewis in 2021. Lewis attended American Baptist College and Fisk University in Nashville. He was a leader of the 1960 sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in downtown Nashville. The four months of non-violent protests led to Nashville becoming the first city to admit Blacks to previously segregated public places.

Trump’s only significant connection with Nashville was a 30-minute speech he delivered at the Municipal Auditorium in May 2017, followed by a visit to The Hermitage, the plantation where President Andrew Jackson once kept 200 slaves. Jackson says in his letters that he lynched two Native American chiefs. Trump laid a wreath on Jackson’s tomb on what would have been Old Hickory’s 250th birthday.

“We will make America great again!” Trump declared.

Unless Sherrell succeeds in renaming it President Donald Trump Boulevard, the address of his legislative office will remain 425 Rep. John Lewis Way. The street was previously Fifth Avenue and the official state assembly website still uses that name, which is only fitting for Sherrell. He was one of only two state legislators who voted against a 2022 bill requiring schools to include Black history and Black culture in their curriculums in grades five through eight.

And Sherrell’s bigotry is not limited to race. He was a co-sponsor of a 2020 bill that ensures private adoption and foster care agencies can reject gay couples. Just last month, he championed a bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths.

“Our preacher would say, ‘If you don’t know what you are, a boy or girl, a male or a female, just go in the bathroom, take your clothes off and look in the mirror,” Sherrell said. “You’ll find out what you are.”

Throughout four terms in the legislature, Sherrell has repeatedly shown exactly who he is. And his fellow Republicans have responded by making him the majority floor leader, whose official duties include “working toward passage of all Administrative bills approved by the Republican Bill Review Committee.”

“Paul Sherrell is an extraordinary legislative leader who is admired and respected by his Republican colleagues,” House Majority Leader William Lamberth was quoted saying at the time of the selection in 2018.

Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant said, “I know he will work tirelessly to ensure Tennessee remains a model of success that our entire nation can follow.”

The person who made Tennessee a model for the nation to follow was John Lewis, for whom a street is so rightly named. Lewis is one of the figures Sherrell did not want school kids to study.

But Sherrell was taught a little lesson of his own in Black history on Tuesday with his suggestion about hanging from a tree. It even came with just a ghoulish hint of a smile, followed by an apology.

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Quote from "Andrew Jackson" by William Garrott Brown, Chapter II page 41:

"Many years later, Thomas H. Benton told in Congress how he himself, who was in 1812 a young lawyer in Nashville and a militia officer under Jackson, found in his mail one morning an act of Congress authorizing the President to accept organized bodies of volunteers.

It was a raw day in February, but young Benton at once drew up a plan for offering Jackson's militia command to the government, rode to The Hermitage to find the general, " and came upon him," so Mr. Benton's story goes, "in the twilight, sitting alone before the fire, a lamb and a child between his knees. He started a little, called a servant to remove the two innocents to another room, and explained to me how it was. The child had cried because the lamb was out in the cold, and begged him to bring it in which he had done to please the child, his adopted son."

Ugh, my heart! 💕😫 I can't!!! 😩💖😭

He's just too sweet to the children, his family and friends!!!😭😭💕

He always has some form of story that makes me feel like this...🥲💖

Thank you for sharing me this story, and I'll check the book too! happily the books free on Kindle!☺️✨

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Found this painting of Andrew Jackson that I've never seen before??? According to the Hermitage website the painter is unknown but is attributed to Ralph W. Earl. (source)

I didn't realize it was him at first and i think it's because of the angle LMAO

#andrew jackson #historyposting #historyed #also his hairstyle looks different.....idk how to describe it it looks too neat

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Sociocultural Application of Feminism and Feminist Anthropology

When I think of feminist anthropology, I immediately think about Whitney Battle-Baptiste’s work at the Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. For my archealogy class, I had to read two chapters by Battle-Baptiste on the Hermitage and Black Feminist Archaeology. At the Heritage, Battle-Baptiste worked to uncover the narrative of the slaves. Often when thinking about slaves, you think of the manual work they had to do, it wasn’t often that people saw them as having their own culture and community. Battle-Baptiste, however, looked at things like what they did in their freetime, their responsibilities, the power dynamics within their own community. In the house where the slaves lived, things like children’s toys were found. Which, if we think back to class, is something feminist anthropology brought to the field, looking at the lives of children. Oftentime with the study of slavery, people just look at the power dynamics between slave and the enslaver, not between the enslaved African-Americans. This is something Battle-Baptiste does as well, she looked at the power dynamics, labor distribution and social/cultural norms within the community of enslaved African-Americans. 

By being an African-American woman, Battle-Baptiste brought to the project a different perspective than those before her, most likely a white American or European man. I feel that it is only common sense that an African-American woman would make valuable contributions to the study of African-American women. Especially when it comes to archaeology because you are looking at many aspects of the past. Not only do you have to figure out what an artifact is, but understand its purpose and importance to the culture. With archaeology, you are most likely not able to ask the group that the artifact belongs to what the purpose and meaning of something is. Descendants of that group or members of similar groups, however, could provide insight on why something is the way it is or why something is done the way it was done. I can think of quite a few examples of things that are a part of the African-American community and most white Americans or Europeans will not know the purpose or meaning of. For example, a bonnet or durag. People may have seen them before, but many people outside the group do not know when, how, or why we wear them. Applying this to Battle-Baptiste, her experience most likely allowed her to understand something that might not have been understood or noticed by white male anthropologists.

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4-12-2024. Today in Nashville, we went to Lane Motor Museum, which is an eclectic collection of odd and one-of-a-kind cars and motorcycles.

We also went to The Hermitage, which is the seventh president Andrew Jackson's mansion and grounds.

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Nashville's Civil War Heritage A Historical Journey

Nashville, Tennessee, is renowned for its vibrant music scene, cultural diversity, and rich history. Beyond its musical allure, Nashville also holds a significant place in American history, particularly during the Civil War era. Exploring Nashville's Civil War heritage offers a captivating journey through time, showcasing pivotal moments that shaped the nation. In this article, we delve into the historical sites and experiences that make Nashville a compelling destination for those interested in Civil War history, with a particular focus on how it can serve as an ideal backdrop for corporate group outings.

Discovering Historic Battlefields

Nashville's landscape is dotted with remnants of the Civil War, where key battles unfolded, and leaving indelible marks on the city's history. One such site is the Stones River National Battlefield, located just outside Nashville. Here, visitors can walk in the footsteps of soldiers who fought during the Battle of Stones River, one of the bloodiest conflicts of the war. Nashville guided tour provide insights into the strategies employed by both Union and Confederate forces, offering a poignant glimpse into the realities of war. For corporate groups seeking team-building activities together with the historical twist, exploring these battlefields can foster camaraderie and a deeper appreciation for Nashville's role in shaping the nation's destiny.

Immersive Museum Experiences

In addition to outdoor battlefields, Nashville boasts several museums dedicated to preserving and interpreting Civil War history. The Tennessee State Museum features exhibits that highlight the state's involvement in the conflict, showcasing artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that bring the past to life. Similarly, the Civil War Room at the Tennessee State Capitol offers a compelling journey through the war's impact on the state, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the political and social dynamics of the time. Corporate groups can arrange guided tours of these museums, providing employees with educational opportunities while fostering a sense of community and shared learning.

Exploring Historic Homes and Landmarks

Nashville is home to several historic properties that offer glimpses into life during the Civil War era. The Belle Meade Plantation, for example, provides insights into the lives of both enslaved people and the wealthy elite who inhabited the property during the war. Guided tours offer perspectives from various viewpoints, allowing visitors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the plantation's complex history. Similarly, the Hermitage, former home of President Andrew Jackson, offers guided tours that explore Jackson's military career and the broader context of the Civil War era.

Connecting History with Modern-Day Relevance

While exploring Nashville's Civil War heritage offers a window into the past, it also provides opportunities to reflect on contemporary issues and themes. Discussions about the legacies of slavery, the impact of war on communities, and the ongoing quest for social justice can serve as meaningful points of reflection for corporate groups.

Conclusion

Nashville's Civil War heritage offers a compelling journey through time, providing visitors with opportunities to explore key battlegrounds, immersive museums, historic homes, and landmarks that shaped the nation's history. For corporate groups seeking engaging and educational outings, Nashville provides a wealth of experiences that blend history with team-building opportunities. By delving into the city's past, employees can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the Civil War era while forging stronger bonds with their colleagues.

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Andrew Jackson is buried outside the Hermitage.

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The Road to Your Dream Wedding: Nashville, TN Transportation Options

Nashville, Tennessee, is a city that resonates with music, culture, and Southern charm, making it an attractive destination for weddings and celebrations. For couples looking to tie the knot in Music City, planning the perfect wedding extends beyond choosing the right venue and catering. It also involves selecting the ideal transportation options to ensure that the big day goes off without a hitch. In this guide, we explore the road to your dream wedding in Nashville and the transportation choices available to make your special day even more memorable.

The Significance of Wedding Transportation:

Transportation is a crucial component of wedding planning that often goes overlooked until the last minute. However, it plays a vital role in ensuring the success and seamless execution of your wedding day. Here's why Weddings Transportations in Nashville TN is of utmost importance:

Convenience: Wedding transportation provides a convenient and efficient means of getting the bride, groom, bridal party, and guests to and from various wedding-related events, such as the ceremony, reception, and pre-wedding photo shoots.

Logistics: Weddings can involve complex logistics, with multiple locations and schedules to manage. Transportation services help coordinate these logistics, ensuring that everyone arrives at the right place at the right time.

Style and Elegance: Wedding transportation allows couples to make a statement by arriving in style and elegance. It's a chance to create a lasting impression and enhance the overall aesthetic of the wedding.

Safety: Safety is paramount on your wedding day. Professional transportation services are experienced in providing a safe and reliable means of travel, allowing you to relax and enjoy the festivities.

Exploring Transportation Options:

Classic Limousines: Limousines have long been associated with luxury and elegance, making them a popular choice for weddings. They offer spacious interiors, leather seats, and amenities like a bar, allowing the bridal party to travel in comfort and style.

Vintage Cars: For couples seeking a touch of nostalgia and romance, vintage cars like classic Cadillacs, Rolls-Royces, or antique convertibles can be a perfect choice. These timeless vehicles add a touch of vintage charm to your wedding day.

Luxury Sedans: Luxury sedans are an excellent option for couples looking for a more understated and sophisticated mode of transportation. They offer comfort, elegance, and reliability.

Shuttle Buses: For larger weddings or venues that require group transportation, shuttle buses are a practical choice. They can transport guests from the ceremony to the reception, ensuring everyone arrives together.

Horse-Drawn Carriages: For a fairytale wedding, horse-drawn carriages can provide a magical and romantic touch. This choice is especially popular for outdoor or garden weddings.

Trolleys: Trolleys offer a charming and unique way to transport your guests. With an open design and wooden benches, they are perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your wedding.

The Unique Charm of Nashville Weddings:

Nashville offers a unique backdrop for weddings, with its rich musical heritage, historic sites, and vibrant culture. The city's charm and diverse offerings make it an attractive choice for couples planning their special day. Here are a few ways in which Nashville can make your wedding unforgettable:

Musical Heritage: Nashville is known as the "Music City" for a reason. The city is home to iconic music venues, historic recording studios, and live music that can infuse your wedding with the spirit of music.

Historic Venues: Nashville boasts historic venues like The Hermitage, the former home of President Andrew Jackson, and the historic Ryman Auditorium. These venues provide a unique and historic backdrop for your wedding.

Southern Cuisine: Nashville's culinary scene is famous for its Southern cuisine, including hot chicken and barbecue. Incorporating these local flavors into your wedding menu can be a delicious and memorable choice.

Outdoor Weddings: For couples who love the outdoors, Nashville offers beautiful settings like Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and the picturesque Percy Warner Park, making it an ideal location for open-air weddings.

Conclusion:

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, and the transportation choices you make can significantly impact its success and the overall experience. Nashville, with its unique blend of music, culture, and history, serves as an ideal backdrop for a dream wedding. Selecting the right transportation options, whether it's classic limousines, vintage cars, luxury sedans, or more unique choices like horse-drawn carriages, trolleys, or shuttle buses, allows you to tailor your wedding to your vision.

The road to your dream wedding in Nashville, TN, is paved with choices that reflect your style, personality, and the unique charm of this vibrant city. As you plan your special day, don't underestimate the importance of transportation in ensuring that everything runs smoothly and elegantly. With the right transportation options, you can make your wedding in Nashville a day to remember, filled with the charm, elegance, and enchantment that this city has to offer.

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Happy Birthday Sis! Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Snack Shop, Nashville, TN. November 1976. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnVv_MQMsip/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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2021: North Carolina Road Trip - Andrew Jackson Hermitage - 2

This is the second spread of our visit to the Andrew Jackson Hermitage. This spread is a little more somber as it shows the Jackson family cemetery and shares the story of one of their slaves. I picked brown and green background papers and matting for this spread to match the colors in the photographs. The left-hand page has photos of the painting that is in the location brochure which you can…

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THE PRESIDENT COULD NOT SPELL

THE PRESIDENT COULD NOT SPELL - https://keywestlou.com/the-president-could-not-spell-2/The mid-term politics have become overwhelming. Time for a change of pace. No harm in taking a day off. My 12/17/15 blog an interesting one. Most may not be familiar with all its facts. Especially those set forth at the end. I once again share it with you. THE PRESIDENT COULD NOT SPELL Theodore Roosevelt was the twenty sixth President of the United States. His accomplishments many. Before , during and following his Presidency. Roosevelt became known as the phrase maker. He was the first to call the White House "a bully pulpit." He recognized the White House was a great stage to be heard from around the world. Regarding trusts and corporations, his attitude was to "speak softly and carry a big stick." He viewed political extremists as the "lunatic fringe." When asked if he was going to run for President, he said "my hat's in the ring." A statement out of the old west. A boxer would throw his hat in the ring signifying he would take on all comers. Roosevelt was visiting The Hermitage in Tennessee, the home of Andrew Jackson. He was given a cup of coffee. Finishing it, he exclaimed "good to the last drop." The coffee was generally served at the Maxwell House in Nashville. Turned into a national coffee brand with a great advertising component: Maxwell House.....Good to the last drop. An author, his first work The Naval War of 1812 was acclaimed. A war hero, Roosevelt led the charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. He later said it was "the greatest day in my life." He served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President McKinley. He later was Vice President when McKinley died from an assassin's bullets. Roosevelt was for a time a cattle rancher in the Dakotas. He also was an African hunter and an Amazon explorer. Trusts/corporations had become too strong by the time Roosevelt became President. He curbed their power. He is known as the man who saved football. College football had become dangerous. By the time Roosevelt became President, more than one hundred players had died from football incurred injuries. The public called for an end to college football. Roosevelt was a sport enthusiast. He called a meeting in Washington of those who ran college football. He told them to shape up or he was going to ban football. He wanted football made a clean game. They listened. New rules came into being. One, the forward pass. It was thought the forward pass would lessen the power crunch in the center. The forward pass was adopted, even though many considered it a radical idea. Roosevelt's face adorns Mount Rushmore, together with those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his efforts in ending the Russo-Japanese War. Some were against his receiving the award. They said Alfred Nobel was probably turning over in his grave. The reason being that Roosevelt had completed the conquest of the Philippines. Many felt his actions in that regard militaristic and imperialistic. Roosevelt was obviously a great man. He had one short coming, however. He could not spell. There was no word check to help him. Roosevelt issued an Executive Order in 1906. Henceforth, all White House documents would be printed with the revised spelling of three hundred words. The words having been proposed by spelling reformers. Roosevelt's Order required words to be spelled as spoken. Simple. Through became thru. Dropped, dropt. Congress went crazy. The House voted 142-24 to repeal Roosevelt's Order. British newspapers were outraged at the mockery being made of the English language. The London Sun responded to Roosevelt's actions by writing an editorial containing the new spelling espoused by Roosevelt: "We venture to think that even President Ruzvelt mite manage to get along very wel with the language that was gud enuf for Shakespeare and Milton." Roosevelt saw the handwriting on the wall. The whole world was against him. He backed off. The issue never to be heard again, except in historical perspective. Enjoy your day!