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Defender of the Constitution

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life of the 17th President. Andrew Johnson's presidency, 1865-1869, illustrates the United States Constitution at work following President Lincoln's assassination and during attempts to reunify a nation torn by civil war. His presidency shaped the future of the United States and his influences continue today.

 
Visitor Center

Visitor Center

Begin your visit to the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center houses a museum collection, Andrew Johnson's Tailor Shop, and a 13 1/2 minute orientation film. The attendent at the desk can provide directions to the other areas of the park and help you personalize your visit based on your interest and allotted time at the site.

 
Andrew Johnson's Home

Touring the home

Andrew Johnson owned this home twenty-four years, both before and after his presidency. His descendants continued to live here until 1956. Today the house is furnished extensively with original furnishings and belongings.

Find out how to tour the home...

 

 
Andrew Johnson gravesite

The National Cemetery

Andrew Johnson was buried atop Signal Hill in 1875. Known today as Monument Hill, the National Cemetery has become is a resting place for America's veterans.

Read a short history of the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.

 

 
Andrew Johnson Bicentennial Logo

Bicentennial Celebrations

What do Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson have in common? Both men were born into humble circumstances, Johnson in 1808 and Lincoln in 1809. Both were eager for an education and were largely self-taught. Both men worked with the common man and respected the ethics of earnest labor. Both became interested in politics, and their paths joined in 1864 when Johnson became Lincoln’s vice-president. Both men served as President of the United States. During the years of 2008 and 2009, the bicentennial of the births of both these men will be recognized and celebrated.

To find out more about Andrew Johnson, Greeneville, and events occuring during the Bicentennial, visit our News page and the Discover Greeneville Andrew Johnson site.

To learn how to use the Andrew Johnson bicentennial logo, visit our Endorsement page.

Link to the following site to learn more about Lincoln’s celebration: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial 2009.

National Park Service Lincoln sites include Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS, Lincoln Boyhood NM, and Lincoln Home NHS

 

Write to

Andrew Johnson NHS Administrative Office and National Cemetery, 121 Monument Ave.
Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center, 101 North College St.
Greeneville, TN 37743

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Phone

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
(423) 639-3711

Andrew Johnson Visitor Center
(423) 638-3551

Fax

(423) 798-0754

Climate

The East Tennessee area has four seasons with mild Springs and Falls. Summers can be hot and humid with highs in the 80s and 90s. Winters are usually mild with daily averages in the 30s, but temperatures can drop to the 20s on occasion.
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Johnson's monument  

Did You Know?
Andrew Johnson's final resting place is on a high hill known as Monument Hill. President Johnson was buried with the American flag wrapped around him and with his head resting on the Constitution of the United States.

Last Updated: September 18, 2008 at 16:03 EST