Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Join the @BobbleheadGeorge crew for a look at Andrew Jackson's FIRST Hermitage!
The Hermitage mansion that people visit today wasn’t the only home to Jackson that stands on the property. From 1804 to 1821 a two-story log farmhouse was home to Andrew Jackson and his family. Jackson had many important visitors while living here, including former Aaron Burr and the 5th President of the United States James Monroe.
Skilled craftsmen constructed the two-story farmhouse for Nathaniel Hays, the original owner of the Hermitage Property. Jackson bought the property and farmhouse from Hays in 1804. The structure had a large single room on the first floor, and the upstairs contained two bedchambers, a stair hall, and attic loft. Before moving in, Jackson hired a local French-speaking craftsman to dress up the interior.
Jackson converted the farmhouse into quarters for the enslaved workers, reconfiguring the old farmhouse into a one-story cabin. Jackson made significant alterations, including the elimination of all window glass and interior doors, as well as the removal of wallpaper and trim.
Today, the structure stands as a symbol of the conflict between the democratic principles championed by Jackson and the institution of slavery.
Please visit Bobblehead George at bobbleheadgeorge.org
-video chapters-
0:01 - Welcome to Andrew Jackson's Hermitage!
0:18 - From 1804-1821 the Jacksons made their home in a two-story log farmhouse
0:46 - Nathaniel Hays, the original owner of the farmhouse
0:57 - the interior of Andrew Jackson's First Hermitage
1:10 - restoring the First Hermitage
1:34 - @BobbleheadGeorge logo
Visit Bobblehead George at: bobbleheadgeorge.org
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational content to life-long learners of ALL ages. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
A HUGE thank you to the amazing folks at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage for their help, their hospitality, and especially their kindness. Please visit them at thehermitage.com
The Bobblehead George crew would also like to extend many thanks and much appreciation to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Without them, our trip to Nashville and Andrew Jackson's Hermitage would not have been possible. Please visit them at visitmusiccity.com
@andrewjacksonhermitage
@nashvillemusiccity
@BostonScally
Please visit Alex Raymond Films at: alexraymondfilms.com
Follow us on TikTok!
@Bobblehead George
Follow us on Instagram!
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Like us on Facebook
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Song License: MB01BWSQWRPGLWN
For business inquires email me at business@alexraymondproductions.com
To become a patron visit patreon.com/bobbleheadgeorge
Join the @BobbleheadGeorge crew for a look at Andrew Jackson's FIRST Hermitage!
The Hermitage mansion that people visit today wasn’t the only home to Jackson that stands on the property. From 1804 to 1821 a two-story log farmhouse was home to Andrew Jackson and his family. Jackson had many important visitors while living here, including former Aaron Burr and the 5th President of the United States James Monroe.
Skilled craftsmen constructed the two-story farmhouse for Nathaniel Hays, the original owner of the Hermitage Property. Jackson bought the property and farmhouse from Hays in 1804. The structure had a large single room on the first floor, and the upstairs contained two bedchambers, a stair hall, and attic loft. Before moving in, Jackson hired a local French-speaking craftsman to dress up the interior.
Jackson converted the farmhouse into quarters for the enslaved workers, reconfiguring the old farmhouse into a one-story cabin. Jackson made significant alterations, including the elimination of all window glass and interior doors, as well as the removal of wallpaper and trim.
Today, the structure stands as a symbol of the conflict between the democratic principles championed by Jackson and the institution of slavery.
Please visit Bobblehead George at bobbleheadgeorge.org
-video chapters-
0:01 - Welcome to Andrew Jackson's Hermitage!
0:18 - From 1804-1821 the Jacksons made their home in a two-story log farmhouse
0:46 - Nathaniel Hays, the original owner of the farmhouse
0:57 - the interior of Andrew Jackson's First Hermitage
1:10 - restoring the First Hermitage
1:34 - @BobbleheadGeorge logo
Visit Bobblehead George at: bobbleheadgeorge.org
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational content to life-long learners of ALL ages. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
A HUGE thank you to the amazing folks at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage for their help, their hospitality, and especially their kindness. Please visit them at thehermitage.com
The Bobblehead George crew would also like to extend many thanks and much appreciation to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Without them, our trip to Nashville and Andrew Jackson's Hermitage would not have been possible. Please visit them at visitmusiccity.com
@andrewjacksonhermitage
@nashvillemusiccity
@BostonScally
Please visit Alex Raymond Films at: alexraymondfilms.com
Follow us on TikTok!
@Bobblehead George
Follow us on Instagram!
instagram.com/bobblehdgeorge
Like us on Facebook
@Bobblehead George
Song License: MB01BWSQWRPGLWN
For business inquires email me at business@alexraymondproductions.com
To become a patron visit patreon.com/bobbleheadgeorge
