Drive Begins To Provide Wreaths for Veterans at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery
To honor Veterans at a special time of the year, the Friends of the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is launching its annual “Wreaths of Remembrance.” Through this effort, people can donate toward wreaths for placement on Veterans’ graves at the Andrew Johnson...
“My Learning Journals”
The Friends of the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site has funded the purchase of 500 notebooks for use by 4th and 5th grade students as part of their field trip experience. The eye-catching cover for the books was developed by Friends member Eugene Estees. This...
New Interactive Educational Exhibit at Andrew Johnson NHS Supported by Friends Group
How do you take an under-utilized historic building and provide it with an engaging, hands-on interactive exhibit for kids? The new educational exhibit in the Andrew Johnson Early Home accomplishes this and other park goals. Designed by Park Education Technician...
Camp Whaley held in August
Camp Whaley held on August 25 – 26 at the Andrew Johnson Homestead was a success. Following is a report from Ashley Burns, Education Technician with the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. The Andrew Johnson Heritage Association, the Official Friends Group of...
Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program Director to Speak
Shawn Price, Director of the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program, will give a presentation titled “Johnson and Tribal Treaties” at 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 20, in the Simon Room of First Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Greeneville. He will look at some of the...
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