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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
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The Visitor Center is where you should begin your visit.
 

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is comprised of four units:

The Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is the contact station for visitor information, brochures, and directions. The Visitor Center also houses the site's orientation film, museum, Andrew Johnson's original Tailor Shop, and Eastern National bookstore.

Early Home
An early Andrew Johnson home is open on the first level and basement. Inside the home is information pertaining to Andrew Johnson's early life and his entrance into the political world. There is a family photo album and timeline of national events as they related to Andrew Johnson's life.

The Homestead
Andrew Johnson owned this home for twenty-four years, both before and after his presidency. During the Civil War, soldiers occupied the house and left it in a state of disrepair. The family renovated the home following their return home from Washington, and it is now filled with much of the original family memorabilia. Guided tours are available daily. More...

The Cemetery
Andrew Johnson and his family are buried at the crest of Monument Hill. The cemetery continues today as a burial ground for the nation's veterans.

 

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Did You Know?
Andrew Johnson was impeached, but not removed from office. He was the first president to be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate. Many Republican Senators put their political careers on the line by voting to acquit.

Last Updated: December 19, 2007 at 14:27 EST