(The outside of the mansion was under renovation)
I have found myself unexpectedly back in Nashville and decided a little bit of sight seeing should be included. Today Whitney and I found a coupon for a buy one get one admission free to "The Hermitage" - The home and plantation of our seventh president Andrew Jackson. (Thanks Grandma Irene for the Entertainment Book)
The mansion on the property included many of the original fixtures, furniture and belongings of the Jackson family. I thought the original wall paper was the best! Unfortunately, no photography is allowed in the home so I can't share with you. Just come visit Whitney and she will take you over to check it out for yourself.
The plantation was huge, it must have taken us two hours just to walk through the property. There were different cabins and houses spread across the plantation and so much beautiful scenery. 1,120 acres of huge trees, beautiful flowers, cotton fields, horses, donkeys, cattle, birds, a gentle breeze and sunshine all contributed to the feeling of being immersed in nature and life on a plantation in the 1800's. Learning the history and impact of Andrew Jackson and the Plantation through a short film, audio tour and tour guides made the visit even more interesting. What a nice Sunday afternoon!
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