NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Andrew Jackson’s 243rd birthday is Monday and there will be special events at The Hermitage, his home.
Scheduled are a traditional wreath-laying ceremony at his tomb, a military demonstration and wagon and audio tours. Andrew Jackson VI of Knoxville, Jackson’s great-great-great grandson, is scheduled to attend.
Jackson was president from 1829 to 1837. In 1815, he spearheaded a victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans. He died at The Hermitage in 1845.