About Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living document with pivotal amendments on freedom, citizenship, and voting rights - topics still vital today.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Summer Hours: Generally open daily from 9 am to 4pm Winter/Spring Hours: Generally open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. The historic Andrew Johnson Homestead, 209 South Main Street may be open by guided tour at 10:00, 11:00, 2:00 & 3:00, based on staffing. Tours are limited to 10. Tickets are available at the Visitor Center until 15 minutes prior to tour time. Check with Visitor Center desk for availability, as schedule modifications are sometimes necessary.
Activities
Getting There
GPS The GPS setting for Andrew Johnson NHS may be listed as 121 Monument Ave, which is the park HQ in the National Cemetery. To arrive at the Visitor Center, use 101 North College Street, Greeneville, TN. Plane The closest airport is the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, 43 miles NE of Greeneville. From the airport, take I-81 South to exit 36 and follow the signs to Greeneville. Car From I-81S take exit 36 to Rt. 172 south to Greeneville. From I-81N take exit 23 to Rt. 11E north to Greeneville.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Explore How it all Began - the Early Home
Describes Johnson's Early Home and what you can do there.
The Early Home is self-guided. Its exhibits also coordinate with the Junior Ranger Program.
Pay Homage - The Andrew Johnson National Cemetery
About the National Cemetery
Automobiles or walkers can take in the views from the Cemetery.
Get oriented at the Visitor Center
Basics to the Visitor Center
There are museum exhibits, the park film, and the America's National Parks sales area. This is where you acquire tour…
Become a Junior Ranger at Andrew Johnson NHS
How to become a Junior Ranger at Andrew Johnson NHS
Visitor Centers
Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center
Begin your visit to the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at the Visitor Center. Here you will receive orientation to the other parts of the…
Hours: At the Visitor Center park staff or volunteers will provide an overview of the site. Here you can view the orientation film, "Andrew Johnson: Defender of the Constitution," see original artifacts, and vote for Andrew Johnson's acquittal or guilt at the impeachment display. In the historic Memorial Building you can gain a sense of place as you stand before Andrew Johnson's enclosed Tailor Shop.
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