Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Home of the 17th President from 1851-1875
Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living document with pivotal amendments on freedom, citizenship, and voting rights - topics still vital today.
Map showing location of park.
Johnson's mantel with red decorations
Holiday Open House at Andrew Johnson Homestead
Experience a Victorian holiday in the president's Homestead
Andrew Johnson NHS Holiday Season Reminders
Site Hours will vary with upcoming holidays and winter hours schedule changes.
The Johnson parlor with lamps and dark mourning elements
Garments of Sorrow
Experience the Andrew Johnson Homestead in a way few have tonight, October 25, from 5-7:00 p.m. The Andrew Johnson NHS is opening the house at dusk for “candlelit tours” highlighting Victorian practices of grief and mourning. See many family mementos and artifacts from the site, Tusculum University, the Nolichuckey DAR, and Betsy Carrier which are not normally on display, and learn about the significant cultural role mourning played in the 19th century.
Andrew Johnson Homestead with snow
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Andrew Johnson's Early Home
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Andrew Johnson Monument
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The entrance sidewalk to the Visitor Center with the Memorial Building in view
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A view of the lodge in snow
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A view of the museum with center case and wall exhibits
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A view of Monument Hill studded with veteran headstones
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