Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage hasn’t always done a great job of highlighting the darker side of the seventh president. But this month, with both Black History Month and Presidents’ Day taking place, the historic home is being intentional about crafting family-friendly programming designed to tell the full history of The Hermitage, its inhabitants and Jackson’s presidency. On Feb. 22, the annual Enslaved Memorial Commemoration will honor the lives of those who were enslaved on the historic property. The ceremony will include a keynote address, a performance by the Andrew Jackson Elementary School choir, a roll call of the names of the enslaved, flower-laying at The Hermitage’s enslaved memorial site and a curator talk. Attendance at the commemoration is free, but space is limited, so register online at thehermitage.com to reserve a spot.
10 a.m. at The Hermitage
4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage
