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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Things To Do

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. The areas for you to visit are:

The Visitor Center
The Visitor Center provides visitor information and houses the museum and Tailor Shop, the orientation film, "Andrew Johnson: Defender of the Constitution," and the site's Eastern National bookstore.

The Early Home
Andrew Johnson's Early Home in Greeneville contains exhibits concerning Andrew Johnson's life prior to becoming President.

The Homestead
The Homestead is open daily for tours at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30. Tour size is limited to 12 people and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be made at the Visitor Center no later than 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Larger groups should call the Visitor Center at 423-638-3551 ahead of time to make reservations.

The National Cemetery
The National Cemetery is the final resting place for Andrew Johnson and his family, as well as for the nation's veterans.

easter egg roll  

Did You Know?
Andrew Johnson held the first Easter Egg Roll on the White House Lawn? It had originally been held at the Capitol building.

Last Updated: July 31, 2007 at 11:18 EST