Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Explore How it all Began - the Early Home
- Nearby city
- Greeneville, TN
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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.
Weather Information
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.
- Winter
ranges can be extreme.
Summer and The President's Homestead is not climate controlled and may be closed at times during excessive highs or lows in the summer and winter.
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.
- 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
Common questions
Planning Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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