Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

The Andrew Jackson's Hermitage will develop a long-range visitor experience and interpretive plan for Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. This new interpretive plan will shape what visitors learn, how they learn, and where they learn. A scholarly panel will review interpretive content for ways to incorporate recent scholarship into Hermitage programming and interpretation. A visitor studies firm will develop surveys and interviews to identify what visitors are looking for in a visit to the Hermitage. Staff teams will also visit sites and museums that are successfully carrying out interactive and experiential learning for multi-generational audiences, as well as sites that successfully offer a variety of opportunities to address difficult issues. Using the research from the scholarly panel, visitor surveys, and staff site observations and analysis of current programs, consultants will work with the staff to develop a menu of interpretive strategies to enhance the daily visitor experience. The completed interpretive plan will inform a new site-wide master facilities plan so that infrastructure improvements will reflect projected programming needs.