Programs to be held on April 17 and April 24
GREENEVILLE â Greeneville is home to the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery. What is a National Cemetery and why is there one in Greeneville?
Who:
Andrew Johnson was president from 1865 to 1869, and his home, the Andrew Johnson Homestead, is located in Greeneville and part of the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. The Andrew Johnson National Cemetery is administered by the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site.
What:
Free walking tours of the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery. Johnsonâs property on Signal Hill (Monument Hill) became a burial ground not only for his family, but also for 2,000 men and women who served in the military in every conflict from the Civil War to the present conflicts in the Middle East. You can learn some of their stories through two planned walking tours of the cemetery.