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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[@libertygiveme1987]

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

[@virginiaasher9781]

Indoctrination in our schools. Meant to incite division. I was enjoying this channel til indoctrination came into play

[@markfyke9758]

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.

[@danielhammond3012]

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

[@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.

[@juneturner3366]

I went n I'm Walker n wheel chair. And its gorgeous n had good book from shop....kernel James Raulston family of mine is buried. N he fought with colonel Jackson n stayed at stagecoach n and areas n depots..dirt roads n rock roads n mines. president jackson fought in war together into war around Bridgeport Russell cave n surrounds our river area dates n wars. Trail of tears... lived in HISTORY on farm area of coal mines towns caves n natives n HISTORY . Our reenactments of civil war n cornbread festival. And kayak areas down all HISTORY river areas.

[@daveberntson4081]

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".

[@johngalt8279]

Jackson was directly responsible for killing over 10,000 innocent Native Americans on a series of "Trails of Tears," following his theft of all of their homelands, comprising over 100 million acres. Thousands more Native people died during his invasions of their lands in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. If you place him in the top 5, I'd hate to see who you place at the bottom.

[@johnlattimoreIII]

I think Andrew Jackson had a moment of clarity after he and the others accomplished Founding America. I think he thought about how grave the sin was of taking Freedom Energy from the people who lived with them and decided for posterity to dress that history as well as possible to avoid most of the Gravity their actions. Which is why history says they treated their slaves so well. To hide the Gravity of their actions. This was hard for me to see for a few hours. This is manipulative with foresight. I think accepting reality was issue for Andrew Jackson and he refused to admit the reality of Freedom after death and buried his slave right next to him. That slave should be buried wherever he is Free.

[@connie5474]

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.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I really do appreciate that. As long as people are learning, I’m happy 🙂

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

Yep! What SHE said!!! ::::: Pointing above:::::

[@janedoe5229]

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.

[@Tracywhited2]

Jackson will Always be the father of the trail of tears to my family and one side of my heritage. It’s weird he showed kindness to one set of brown skinned people but not another. But I appreciate that you have drawn an ounce of light to the fact that not all slaves were treated terribly.

[@nomadicnative2444]

Many Cherokee died at his hands.

[@MsRukhsanaKhan]

He was a monster that showed some occasional pragmatism and kindness. During the slaughter of the Creek he found an orphaned boy and took him home and 'adopted' him as a son. I think of the boy almost as a 'pet' for Rachel. He was pretty sad that they never had children. The boy died of disease at some point. Very complex.

[@christopherhook2141]

Good.

[@tammyvaladez9957]

He never set his slaves free so he wasn't that kind to them either...he was a horrible man.

[@jonsampiro]

Jackson could be a psychopath or a nice guy. "Uncle" Alfred, as mentioned, was extremely treasured by the family, having his wedding reception in the mansion. Jackson's slave Hannah referred to him as being kind and like a father to her. (Looking at her picture, I've wondered if he WAS her father- she was among the first that he bought, that when she was a little girl.) She despised his daughter-in-law, so much that at 70 she ran away from The Hermitage, where she'd lived since she was a little girl and had relatively light duties to her age and status, and went to work as a laundress for the Union Army occupying Nashville. She never returned to the Hermitage, but did continue to speak kindly of Jackson in interviews (though she could have been telling interviewers what they wanted to hear). Jackson also had a slave named Tom who ran away in 1804. Jackson offered not only a reward for his capture but ALSO an extra $10 for every 100 lashes the slave was given. (100 lashes could VERY easily have resulted in death for even the healthiest person.) He also told his overseer to physically discipline a female slave for back talking one of the white women in the house. As mentioned he killed many Cherokee and even more Creeks. No exoneration at all for this, but will add that some Cherokees had blood on their hands as well: Cherokee also killed many Creeks; they in fact crossed the river in canoe and torched the village, burning many Creeks alive at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Many Creeks also fought alongside Jackson, and when he demanded the cession of 2/3 of the Creek territory he made no distinction or allowances for their loyalty: they were as likely to have their land taken as Creeks who had fought against the whites. Ditto to the Cherokee allies- it did not save the ones who aided the U.S. from the completely illegal land seizure and Trail of Tears two decades later. And yet at that, while he didn't shy from horribly abusing runaway slaves or killing native men, women, and children, he did not particularly hate them. (He may have thought them inferior, but did not hate them.) He DID hate the English, and would kill them for any or no provocation. He outright murdered two English civilians in his (unlawful) invasion of Florida on the most trumped up of charges- their real crime was being English. Pretty much every Englishman he was countered was made to answer for the crimes of the officer who slashed his face when he was a boy and for the ones who led to the deaths of his brothers and his mother during the war. He also killed white men in duels, most famously Charles Dickinson, so at least he was an equal opportunity killer. Yet the most amazing thing is that he was- by leaps and bounds and without even a close second- the single most popular U.S. president during his own lifetime and for many years afterward.

[@fritziepisarski8681]

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.🇺🇸

[@sharonverdouw2575]

I love that book as well. Did you know Irving stone also wrote one about Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln.

[@777OpHiUcHuS]

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?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Definitely American. We have a complex history, all of which is important to learn from.

[@TheresaPowers]

There are no native american. They were immigrants like everyone else so it is a LIE you are pushing.

[@yolandabenally9247]

If there are no Native Americans, then nobody is native to ANY land in the world as we all came from somewhere. However, Native Americans were the FIRST on this land. I’m Native American. We traveled here years before anyone else tried to claim this land - that’s the point. Not that I care so much, but don’t deny it. It’s annoying and ignorant.

[@s.leemccauley7302]

Anyone born here is a native.

[@777OpHiUcHuS]

You may label my ancestors as you like. Perhaps “Indian” would be more to your liking. But you clearly missed the point of my comment. My rhetorical question was to suggest exactly that: we are ALL American.😀

[@varon52]

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.

[@gregoryboyd7176]

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.

[@katiejurado2265]

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.

[@allisonboston5738]

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.

[@jonesy9035]

I am president Andrew Jackson’s third cousin. Boy am I so proud! I just recently found this out. Can’t wait to go visit him in Nashville!😊

[@michaelrains2268]

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 !

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

I live in NC just over SC line my house is on the corner of Andrew Jackson Highway.

[@chairlesnicol672]

Michaelraine2268 So why on earth would Russia send urns to Pres Jackson ? Were they planning an earlier death or what! I would b insulted to receive a gift like that! Oh well it really served no useful purpose except for being ostentacious!

[@reneefurrer2712]

This is the first historical home I ever toured when I was little and on vacation with my family.

[@kawberyphoto]

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

[@trishrader102]

Thank you for the tour. I'm unable to travel and love history. It's nice to see inside these wonderful homes

[@susanr1903]

It it nice.

[@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 👍🏻

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I really do appreciate that.

[@ginamaria2579]

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 ..

[@redriveral2764]

My maternal great grandmother was Elizabeth Taylor of the Virginia Taylors. We were always told we were related to Zachary Taylor.

[@ginamaria2579]

@@redriveral2764 I have a genealogy record of Taylor descendants on my grandmothers side of our family 🤗💕 have a blessed day

[@briantheminer]

When you’re back in Europe, go to Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, his parents house is refurbished there too

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. Thanks for the heads up!

[@briantheminer]

The History Underground I work nearby a few times a year and took a look in January, I’ve got photos if you need to look

[@s.leemccauley7302]

That is where my 6th great grandfather was born. He emigrated her in the late 1760's or early 1770's.

[@briantheminer]

Rose dowling that’s only 12 miles and a half hour drive away, you can actually see the Harland and Wolf cranes from the Jackson house 👍

[@katiejurado2265]

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!

[@Heknows37]

Awesome. Thank you for letting Americans see glimpses of our history. God Bless you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@libertygiveme1987]

Andrew Jackson has ALWAYS been one of my FAVORITE PRESIDENT'S!!!! His FAVORITE SAYING, and one that is on his Headstone - "I KILLED THE BANKS!" Wish we had more men like him in this country!!!!

[@westshoreapostolicchurch9852]

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!

[@susan8823]

Great review, and video. My family stopped in Nashville on our way home to Chicago from St. Petersburg one Christmas vacation. The weather turned cold and icy, and we saw a truck jackknife on the road. Dad decided enough, and we stayed in Nashville. I think we shocked the Hermitage folks when a family of six showed up for a tour! Dad loved history! This was the mid’70s.

[@debbieyates29]

You do an excellent job of narrating these stories which makes it more interesting. Doing the research is a key part & you are always well informed. Thank you.

[@edwardhollon3041]

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.

[@dewypowers8834]

Thank you for that information. That's some cool stuff. I'm going to visit in August. Hopefully.

[@kevinn6708]

I want that pistol in my collection

[@nickwebb9937]

Don’t we all wish we could get land for 10 cents an acre nowadays.

[@johngalt8279]

Jackson acquired the money to buy the Hermitage land by joining with his partners in buying up the land where Memphis now lies, immediately following Jackson's negotiating a treaty with the Chickasaw tribe that led to the US Govt.'s acquisition of that land. Jackson and his partners parceled up the land, and sold the parcels for a mint, where Memphis would be built. "Conflict of interest" hardly begins to describe their dirty dealings.

[@MiJacFan1]

Good, bad, or otherwise, history is history. It already happened, not a thing we can do except learn from it. When I lived in Illinois, I went to Abraham Lincoln's home, Presidential Library and museum, and his tomb. Highly recommended. Love this peek into history that you show us. Very appreciated!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Well said. I definitely plan on getting to those places as well.

[@clicker7019]

I couldn't believe how large his tomb was inside!

[@acwashingtonsr]

It’s not such thing with this. It’s no good or bad. This president was a racist and, bigot and rapist

[@christineperez7562]

Slavery still is here in America.

[@braazymya5826]

@@acwashingtonsr right!

[@scottsprings9604]

How amazing to be granted the access!!! I’m happy for you JD! Great information as always.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@teresaeads4115]

When I was 7 years old my family toured The Hermitage. I fell in love with history and the The Hermitage. That was 48 years ago.

[@bethbabson7421]

Back then our parents would take us to learn anything up and down coast if going to see family. One battlefield I saw huge trees. Inside museum was a photo of the newly planted trees by the soldiers. It felt like a way to touch history. I'm so glad I hadn't the spoils and conveniences of today to numb learning in person or see things behind my phone in my face as if not engaged in the present. That's lost to us now.

[@MalEvansUSA]

Teresa eads I find the hermitage and it’s treatment of African Americans and their ancestors to be abhorrent and a stain on the history of the republic. So forgive me my being offended by your love for it.

[@MalEvansUSA]

Andrew Jackson is worse than pol pot and saddam hussein and Christopher colombus in his treatment of the genocide of the American Indian in the trail of tears. His blatant killing of weakened and impoverished American Indians is a genocide seeing a bible in his study makes one wonder why a Christian man like that would such a deprived indifference to humanity His treatment of his slaves as free household help equally abhorrent. This man was a Hitler of the mid 1800s.

[@christopherhook2141]

Cry me a river.

[@pamelakern2849]

I think this video was another one of my favorites. The home was so beautiful and the stories that went with it were fascinating . Thankyou for making history come to life !!😃🤩

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that you enjoyed it!

[@concerned1313]

Thank you. That is now on my bucket list due to having family in TN around Knoxville. I didn't even know that was there, so now I do. Spectacular, beautiful and honorable, take care!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad it was helpful! Definitely worth the stop.

[@garymussell6543]

I visited the Hermitage a decade ago and I was surprised just how small the rooms were compared to homes today. The slave quarters were fascinating to see also as the curators have kept them pretty much as they were and they are terribly inadequate for how many souls lived there. The grave sites are impressive. I recommend the tour if you can get there (about an hour outside downtown Nashville).

[@briancanterberry3085]

It is closer than an hour from Nashville. It is actually probably 15 minutes or so

[@Kindisbetter]

The slaves quarters with wooden floors and furniture is much nicer than the tents the homeless live in all over America today.

[@waytoson]

My mom and I got to tour this back when I was about 21 years old... It is such a beautiful home and area... Great tour and so fun to see it again, 30 years later...

[@waynegross2113]

I live in Tennessee now, but grew up in the Midwest. I've seen President Grants home and President Lincoln's home, but never been to President Jackson's home. I need to do that when we get through this pandemic.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I think that they've opened back up. Definitely worth the visit. I've got a few videos on the Battle of Franklin that you might like as well.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

I've seen George Washington's home (Mt. Vernon), Thos. Jefferson's home (Monticello), John Adams' home (Peacefield), James Garfields' home, Andrew Jackson's home (The Hermitage), James Polk's home, Andrew Johnson's home, and the Herbert Hoover Library - All fascinating monuments to not only these persons of high office.. but of a snapshot of our nation's history. Good bad or indifferent.. they Happened.. and we can learn from them. We must learn from them.

[@thinblueswinebbq]

Your videos are great. I enjoy watching as many videos of yours as I can. In my older age, my love for history has increased. Likely because I wish I had grown up in a time when this country was united and life was simple. Your videos take me back to a time like that. A time of trust. A time that is gone and will only survive through people like yourself that choose to tell the stories wether good or bad. I hope you continue on ...Thank you for your service

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for watching! Glad that you are enjoying them. I seem to appreciate it more as I get older as well.

[@janetpercell3989]

When were we united?

[@thinblueswinebbq]

@@janetpercell3989 the quick answer is WW2. It took a country that was completely United or we would all be talking German or likely Japanese… or even more likely dead. In any of the above cases, you would not be alive or have the freedom to ask this question. Thank a Vet.

[@leighcochran7303]

The Jackson vs. Adams election bitterly divided the nation! As badly as Trump vs. Clinton, and along the same lines. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1828_United_States_presidential_election

[@btimothygordon2777]

@ Janet Purcell: after the War of 1812,the Revolutionary War, WW1 & I I, 911....

[@boo234p]

A must see when you are in the area. It's lovely.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@patriciasmith5849]

I love historic homes. Enjoyed the tour.

[@perryj8850]

That was phenomenal. Thank you for another informative history lesson.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@juansierralonche9864]

This was great. I've always wanted to see The Hermitage but can't really travel any more, so I appreciate videos like this. Love your channel! That Zuber wallpaper in the hall was very expensive, handpainted in France, and even small sections of it still go for surprisingly high prices at auction. The oval reception room at the White House has Zuber wallpaper depicting American scenery. I liked the turned wooden goblet too, because I only recently found out about the term chevaux de frise. Here in the Hudson Highlands there were fortifications designed to stop the British from gaining control of the Hudson during the Revolutionary War. Washington called the Hudson the key to the continent, and the Brits wanted it badly. The best known defense was a gigantic iron chain that was forged nearby and stretched across the River between West Point and Constitution Island. There's a large S curve in the river and swirling currents so British ships could not build up enough speed to break through the chain. Benedict Arnold removed some pins from the chain and told the Brits where to hit it, but his treachery was discovered before any damage could be done. Anyway I was recently reading about other defenses, and around Polipel Island the Patriots used chevaux de frise that were underwater and couldn't be seen from a ship's deck. They were long sharpened logs fixed in place with iron wrapped tightly around the sharp spikes at the end. Supposedly they were sharp and strong enough to pierce the hull of a warship. Apparently they never had to be tested here by any British ships, but other boats kept hitting them over the years until they either rotted away or were removed. I wish I had a cup made from one of those things!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. Thanks for the extra information. That's part of why I enjoy doing this channel. I'm always learning something new. Thanks!

[@bittersweet6507]

So interesting! Thank you.

[@carolbrockmeier3679]

You can tell the curators take excellent care of the home. So clean, ready for Andrew to return.

[@KevinA-zp4li]

I had the privilege of touring the Hermitage in the fall of 1979. In route to Kansas City for the National FFA Convention. Something I’ll never forget. I do remember the detached kitchen behind the house and other out buildings. Still, good memories

[@cheryalhussain975]

Fantastic tour and oratory of our 7th president.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@alanbower1193]

I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching since saturday. I really like the way you present your subjects. I signed up on your patreon page this morning and hope the money will help in your continued exploration of history. Yesteday I was at Jefferson Barracks to visit my father's grave and took the oppurtunity to visit Lt. Meehan and his men. I would not have known they were there if it were not for you. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! Thank you so much. That really does mean more to me than you know.

[@kimbrundige6320]

Why call it the hermitrage?

[@hvymettle]

Chevaux de frise was a medieval defensive anti-cavalry measure consisting of a portable frame (sometimes just a simple log) covered with many projecting long iron or wooden spikes or spears. I have never heard of them being used underwater.

[@rebeccabilbrey3524]

The view of the grounds has changed alot since i was there with my parents and sister in the late 60s. The tomb was much nicer with the rose bushes that he'd had planted for Rachel's grave. Those roses always spoke of his love for her to me Im sad to see them gone and the tomb so exposed. It looked welcoming and restful before now it looks so sterile and cold. Thank you for a trip down memory lane.

[@shirleylake7738]

Thank you ,for that wonderful tour of Andrew Jackson's hermitage.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@MjrCarnyx]

That fireplace!!! Phenomenal.. thanks for taking us along

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I know. That was one of my favorite pieces.

[@sandrarice4197]

Thank you for showing us a part of history. I would never have been able to see it without your guided tour. It was very beautiful and interesting. Thank you again. Blessings.

[@sandyparker550]

When I was there with my Mom and Sisters. We toured his home then got on the riverboat The General Jackson. Had lunch on the boat and there was entertainment we had a great time. I haven't been there since I'm not sure if the riverboat is still there. If it is you would really enjoy the trip down the river.

[@nancywood9027]

They should teach a lot of these things in public schools and make it accurate about our more noble presidents.

[@sct4040]

Nancy Wood Yes, everything should be taught accurately.

[@danushaforknneer2749]

Absolutely! It’s a crime that it’s not.

[@johngalt8279]

Jackson...a noble president? He was truly one of the worst. They should be teaching our children all about his "Indian Removal policy," including his theft of over 100,000,000 acres of Native American land, and his sending over 10,000 Native people to their deaths on a series of "Trails of Tears."

[@kathy9071]

@Nancy Wood, they should teach about the Trail of Tears! He wasn't that great of a man.

[@jroar123]

Your style of filming, music, and fascinating information are impressive. Thanks!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow, thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@grguy793]

Very good video. We learn about our history regardless of good or bad. These homes and monuments help to remember. Please give more dates and years of Jackson’s events. Thank you

[@juliaannegrider5734]

Great tour. I would however would have liked to see all of the home and where cooking was done etc.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Julia Anne Grider - Thanks. Unfortunately I was limited by time and couldn’t see everything. Definitely hope to go back someday.

[@angelajwolters9126]

Same

[@tmcgee1614]

For some reason I love to see the kitchen areas. When you think about what they had to do to prepare a meal and for so many it really Peaks my interest

[@juicyfruit382]

The kitchen isn't in the house. You step outside at the back of the house and the kitchen is a whole other building. It's pretty cool.

[@JodyK68]

You can visit thehermitage.com where it will show room by room with photos, including the kitchen.

[@robertphillips6296]

A remarkably beautiful home even by today’s standards. Also a President Library.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Robert Phillips - Pretty amazing place to see.

[@jonothandoeser]

It MUST be pulled down.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Jonothan Doezer - Better idea. Let’s leave it up and learn from it 😉

[@jonothandoeser]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Of course! Yes I do see your point! It should rather be turned into a Slavery Museum! People can come there to learn about the evils of post-colonial slavery. Outside could be an extensive exhibit showing how slaves lived out their lives in drafty and confining hovels. And pains should be taken to demonstrate the stark difference in living conditions between the lavish dwelling of the Master and lowly station of his human property. Outside in the courtyard. I envision a larger-than-life statue of Andrew Jackson himself whipping a female slave! A large bronze image with Jackson sneering, yet clearly enjoying the ordeal as the slave cowers on her knees from the sharp blows of the bullwhip! I agree with you completely! This sort of educational approach could be much more *strategic* than simply destroying the site of the atrocities! School children could be brought to the museum for field trips and class visits. I believe that this tact has already been done in Europe with the Concentration Camp sites. It is much more effective to use the history in this way. An excellent idea, sir. Thank you for suggesting it!

[@janlovesmany6058]

@@jonothandoeser it is high time we all stop apologizing for the past of our country, no matter what went on in our country is no one's fault today end of it!!!

[@amarcy6]

“Dynamic personalit[y]”is one way to put it!

[@keithsifford5326]

Been there twice. You did a great job showcasing this historic place. I was always fascinated by all the original memorabilia.

[@paulsharkey6576]

I Used to live on this lake. It's called Old Hickory Lake. It's the same lake that Johnny Cash lived. Hendersonville was great.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. Didn’t know that. Thanks!

[@paulsharkey6576]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Johnny Cash lived on the south side of the lake in Hendersonville. I love that area. Be well my friend.

[@waynecastleman1363]

Roy Orbison lived next to Johnny Cash in a house that burned down. A lot of history on that road.

[@agurobe]

@@waynecastleman1363 two of roys sons died in that fire :(

[@waynecastleman1363]

@@agurobe Yes and if I'm not mistaken he moved into another house up the same street that may have also burned.

[@joshuatharpe9397]

I love going to the hermitage. I have always remembered the bound newspapers in his library. You got some awesome access!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

They were shut down because of the pandemic and were very generous with their time and access so that I could share a lot of what they have with you all. I was very grateful for the experience.

[@brandonmorris8000]

I really enjoy the the time and hard work you put into all these videos!

[@kariweohr7993]

We visited it in 1989, I don’t remember the blue dining chairs. Odd what we forget… You did another great video.

[@WhisperSonnet]

love the acoustic piano music that keeps the old timey vibe

[@ranger1721]

I've been there but you have taught me so much more than I learned on the tour. Thank you.

[@BoomyNation]

President Jackson is one of my favorites. John Adams, however, will always be my favorite.

[@julieblount5674]

Just curious why? Jackson is the one who forced the Native Americans to walk the Trail of Tears. My ancestors, the Cherokee, were apart of that. Jackson may have been a territorial governor of Florida, but hes not well liked by some of us Floridians

[@Old188]

@@julieblount5674 he also was a mass murderer who stole a baby from a native family that he killed and raised as his own. He was a monster who enjoyed killing and stealing land.

[@julieblount5674]

@@Old188 yes thank you.

[@Old188]

@D.B. I don’t think that’s what they meant. I also don’t think you can judge someone for what someone’s ancestors did. If we did that nothing would get done. Everyone’s ancestors have done something horrible.

[@julieblount5674]

@D.B. I don't know where you got your info from. You are partially right. Yes they were slave owners...equal among the 5 main tribes. Yes, I'm against slavery of any sort and there is no good validation for it. Many from all tribes, plus the African Americans were forced to march on the trail. You asked about the Indians that killed? Europeans forced Indians off their lands and kept forcing them west and promising stuff and you don't expect the Indians to retaliate? Indians and African Americans were killed, their villages were attacked for no reason other than the fact of their ancestry. I'm proud of who I am. I'm sure you have ghosts in your closet as well. I have German ancestry as well, bit that does not make me a Nazi, nor a supporter of Hitler or Kaiser Wilhelm. I am a supporter of Israel and proud of it.

[@jamiew9354]

Visited when I was thirteen. Sparked my love for Presidential history. Go there if you can.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@KPJsMOM]

I really enjoyed this video, it brought back so many memories of a family vacation we took many many years ago. We visited the Hermitage and I remember my Grandma telling me all about it. She knew History better than anyone I’ve ever known.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That is awesome! Thanks.

[@heathermedling1313]

Thank you so much for the guided tour! I was completely taken by surprise in just the entry way. Yhe murals, flooring, and that amazing staircase! Would have loved for you to stand right under it and film upward showing that beautiful spiral!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty amazing place for sure. Definitely worth a visit if you were ever in Nashville.

[@heathermedling1313]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Another thing I adore about your channel is you do take the time to respond back to those that comment. That type of appreciation is wonderful. Thank you so much for all that you do❤🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Heather Medling - Thanks. I do my best but it’s getting a little more difficult to catch them all. 🙂

[@heathermedling1313]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Well, in the future if you cant respond to a comment of mine I wont hold it against you! 🤪

[@KH-fj8wq]

Awesome JD. You always seem to connect me to every subject you present. Your narration is better than any History teacher I ever had.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow, thanks! Appreciate that. Hope this can be used by some other history teachers in the future.

[@donnaelkins186]

The Hermitage is an amazing place. I love the history. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-mo6lr6ly6m]

I have been to the Hermitage many times. We lived about 4 miles from this historic place!

[@knoophouse]

Lovely video! I appreciate your love of history and seeing this house! Well done!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@lilwil-ns3uo]

My husband has recently discovered that he is related to Andrew Jackson. My husband is also 1/4 Cherokee Indian. Cherokees were part of the trail of tears. Interesting juxtaposition for him.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting. Jackson did have an adopted Cherokee son. I wonder if that's where the connection is.

[@johngalt8279]

@@TheHistoryUnderground, Jackson's adopted son was a Creek boy (Lincoya), and Lincoya died of tuberculosis before he married or bore children. Jackson himself never had children, so his only blood relatives were in Ireland.

[@inthekitchen8842]

​@@johngalt8279he had a grand daughter.

[@inthekitchen8842]

​@@TheHistoryUndergroundcould this adopted son have been his own? Being a soldier, I'm sure he got lonely.

[@irish4329]

My family went on a tour in the late 70's when we were visiting a college classmate of my mother's. I loved our tour of Nashville. One thing I really remembered was the restaurant by the same name that had different rooms named for Jackson's family if I remember correctly. The food was excellent.

[@terryeustice5399]

The house is awesome. With all the artifacts. I enjoyed your video. A fitting tribute to the ex president. And his long time worker decided to stay with him even after the Proclamation Emancipation. Speaks highly of the man. Thank you for sharing!

[@mlang3066]

I actually live fairly close to the Hermitage and have visited on several occasions.. learning something new and interesting with each visit. This video was especially interesting, as you took us closer into areas we normally can’t get that close to see, and thank you for sharing some interesting facts about some items in the home that I had not heard of. Very nice video, wish it were longer and could see more. Great Job!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! So glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@rickchapman4240]

My Wife and I seen that place in the late 90's. I love the history down there.

[@cjohnikin]

Outside the gate... servant, not friend. Gracious of you to share a snippet of Mr. Alfred's story! Didn't desire to visit Hermitage, but now I'm curious about the wallpaper story... Thank you for the tour.

[@juderickman8275]

I l visited just after the snow and ice storm in January and it was a great experience. The historians there were very good and the house is enlightening.

[@bobmorgan1762]

We flew in to Nashville and then drove to the Hermitage. It just closed 5 minutes prior. In a side note. Those two years, when he paid off the National Debt...it was not zero, but actually $3,000. I read that it was him selling Federal Lands that helped pay off the debt. Something we could do, again, today.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I don’t know how I’d feel about selling off federal land. I’d definitely support getting the spending under control though.

[@memphismemphis462]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I would not support selling public lands because it belongs to the people and for all generations too come.Also we see how oil and coal mining,buildings destroys land,lakes and rivers our natural beauty of the country.

[@inthekitchen8842]

​@@memphismemphis462true, but we all sure love to travel, don't we?

[@tubadude905]

Fantastic video JD - always top notch and well-informed...and somewhere else added to my travel list.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! It’s definitely worth the visit.

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

Very interesting. I enjoyed the presentation. Thank you.

[@nataliewhisler6763]

I went there in 2007 with my mom and I remember the wallpaper! So awesome!

[@faithhopelove5734]

Thank you for doing these! I seriously enjoy. So awesome.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Feel free to share the channel out with a few others. 🙂

[@catman8670]

Loved the way AJ kept his lawn

[@jonahcat5549]

I used to live in Nashville and saw this home. It made an impression on me, and I enjoyed seeing it again. Truly a beautiful home of an extraordinary man.

[@teridoty4285]

I appreciate your videos and the fact that you don't shy away from difficult periods of history. Have you done anything on either the Trail of Tears or the Black Hills?

[@pascaldeleonardis4111]

Very interesting and amazing objects like the candle stick or the french wood statue, beautifull site too. Thank you from France.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it! Pretty amazing place.

[@debrahturenne6337]

Love to see that myself some day. Beautiful home and property.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It’s definitely worth the visit.

[@mariechristensen8390]

Thank you so much. Enjoyed your tour

[@bittersweet6507]

Thank you for a very informative visit to The Hermitage. Great job!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@xvsj5833]

Bravo 👏 I enjoy the truth of past history ! Thank you for sharing 👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tyga3966]

I've lived in Nashville for 7 years and never knew this! Thanks for the video

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Super Interesting and Thank You for bringing us to this Beautiful and Historical home of General Jackson! Many Blessings and Safe Journeys! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@danam0228]

Thanks for this. I have been reading the biography of Andrew Jackson by H.W. Brands. A fascinating story.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MsRukhsanaKhan]

That's the biography I have of Jackson. It's very biased towards the man. Brands especially admires him because he was not part of the intellectual 'elite' but rather a common man.

[@frenchfan3368]

Great video once again J. D! I too like to tour museums and historical sites. I just finished touring the Dragonman Military Museum in Colorado Springs, CO the other day. It's one of the best out there and very underrated. You should consider filming a tour of it when you find yourself back in CO. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I've got the Dragonman on my list for sure.

[@earlymorningtwilight9119]

Thank you! I love history and appreciate your presentation of historic figures flaws and all.

[@leeS04]

Your history videos are some of my favorites, I always enjoy the stories.

[@nosferatudavies8836]

Absolutely wonderful video.I am studying the American Civil War and your insights have been tremendous.Thankyou so much.Lets have many more.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! So glad that you like them and that they're proving useful.