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Andrew Johnson’s Home
One of the things I enjoy most about visiting presidential homes is seeing how differently our nation’s leaders lived. Some homes are grand estates that reflect wealth and influence. Others, like Andrew Johnson’s home in Greeneville, Tennessee, tell a very different story. Built in 1851, this modest brick house became the family home of Andrew […]
Graceland
First visit to Memphis almost must include a stop at Graceland. On that same road trip, we also visited Elvis Presley’s birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi, making it possible to follow the story of his life from its beginning to where he is laid to rest. The house itself was every bit as memorable as its […]
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Another presidential site I explored through the National Park Service was the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, Tennessee. During our visit, we toured both the tailor shop where Johnson learned his trade and the home where he and his family lived. The simple bedroom shown here offered a glimpse into the personal side […]
