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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Tennessee

Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War.

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  • LocationGreeneville, TN
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Weather now80°F Sunny
  • Alerts 2 active alerts

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.

Topics
  • African American Heritage
  • Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
  • Civil War
  • Enslavement
  • National Cemetery
  • Presidents
  • Reconstruction
  • Wars and Conflicts
Andrew Johnson's Early Home
The Johnson family home from the 1830s - 1851 — NPS Photo/Kendra Hinkle

Alerts (2)

CautionNotice to travelers to National Cemetery Due to the narrow roadway & tight turn, RVs, mobile homes, charter buses, delivery trucks, or vehicles with trailers are… Read more

Due to the narrow roadway & tight turn, RVs, mobile homes, charter buses, delivery trucks, or vehicles with trailers are prohibited from the crest of Monument Hill. Check for information about parking at the Visitor Center upon your arrival.

InformationHistoric Andrew Johnson Homestead Reopens

The Home of our 17th president has reopened to the public. Daily tours available. See GUIDED TOURS information on website for more details.

Things to Do

4 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.

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Facilities & Services

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  • Andrew Johnson Visitor Center

    Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center

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    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 park, in addition to…

    Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center, Greeneville, TN (423) 638-3551 Directions

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    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 park, in addition to general information, brochures, and directions. The Visitor Center houses the site's 13 1/2 minute film "Defender of the Constitution," the Presidential museum, Andrew Johnson's original Tailor Shop, and the Eastern National bookstore.

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Hours

Daily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Hours details
  • Andrew Johnson National Historic SiteDaily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

    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.

    Monday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

Andrew Johnson NHS
Greeneville, TN 37743

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Weather & conditions

80°F
Sunny · feels like 79°
  • Today 81° 57°
    Sunny
    5% rain
  • Tomorrow 82° 59°
    Sunny
    7% rain
  • Thursday 83° 64°
    Sunny
    9% rain

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What to expect by season

There are four distinct seasons in East Tennessee, but temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer and Winter ranges can be extreme. The President's Homestead is not climate controlled and may be closed at times during excessive highs or lows in the summer and winter.

Photos

  • Andrew Johnson Monument
    Gravestone of President and Mrs. Andrew Johnson — NPS Photo/Kendra Hinkle
  • The entrance sidewalk to the Visitor Center with the Memorial Building in view
  • A view of the museum with center case and wall exhibits
  • A view of Monument Hill studded with veteran headstones

Getting There

Andrew Johnson NHS
Greeneville, TN 37743

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.

Full directions

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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Mailing address: Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Greeneville, TN 37743

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