NPS Photo Welcome to Andrew Johnson National Historic Site’s virtual field trip!When students visit the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, they encounter hundreds of 19th-Century artifacts that once belonged to Andrew Johnson and his family. This program was designed for teachers and students who are unable to visit the site in person. We want to provide this virtual opportunity to see and learn about the home of the 17th President in Greeneville, Tennessee as you would on a field trip to the site. The home is like a time capsule of the late 1800’s and has quite a story to tell. It allows us to tell the rich stories of Andrew Johnson, his wife Eliza, their five children, the former enslaved households at the Andrew Johnson Homestead, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Andrew Johnson that had a role in the site becoming a unit of the National Park Service, and much more. Historic sites like this one exist to preserve history and bring it to life through learning. The house tells a story of great change for a family and the nation: including the monumental change our nation went through during the Civil War-era. It demonstrates change brought about by the abolition of slavery. Follow along with the virtual tour and worksheets to see this home’s history unfold! Access the Virtual Tour: Virtual Tour - Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) |
Last updated: January 14, 2025