The Hermitage, Home of General Andrew Jackson

Set within the walls of the Hermitage, the former home of the seventh president, this vivid portrait brings the young Andrew Jackson to life. Through letters, recollections and contemporary records, listeners hear the voice of his mother, whose dying counsel on honor, friendship and self‑respect became a lifelong mantra. The narrative weaves these personal admonitions with the bustling atmosphere of a historic landmark, inviting you to imagine the early 19th‑century estate as a backdrop to a formative childhood.

The story follows a boy born on the frontier of the Waxhaws, thrust into the Revolutionary fervor, enlisting at fourteen, and surviving captivity and illness. Orphaned after his mother’s sacrifice, Jackson turns to the study of law, shaping a fierce independence that would later define his public life. By tracing his rise from orphaned militia scout to aspiring attorney, the book paints a nuanced picture of the character that would later occupy the nation’s highest office, all while honoring the enduring spirit of his beloved Hermitage.