Day 359 - March 23, 2011- Old Hermitage Church, Tulip Grove Mansion-Hermitage TN

Just a jump and a skip away from The

Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson

is Tulip Grove Mansion. The home was

built for Andrew Jackson Donelson who was married

to the President and First Lady Rachel's niece,

Emily Tennessee Donelson.

On the grounds of Tulip Grove you will find The Old

Hermitage Church, a church that the President

himself took the lead in having built when the

older church burned. He supplied 3 acres of

land to build the church.

The church was built in 1823. Andrew and Rachel Jackson

are not laid to rest here but they are laid to rest on the

grounds of the Hermitage in the garden.

If you happen to make it to the Nashville area drop by the

Hermitage and the Church. Go sometime during

nice weather so you can walk and enjoy the slave cabins

and the grounds. Upon looking up info for this blog

I read where the Tulip Grove Manison is now closed.

I know that once upon a time they would not allow

you upstairs due to the weaking floors and I am

hoping that it is to reopen.

Thanks for stopping in,