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MEDIA ADVISORY
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage To Celebrate 116th Spring Outing
Mayor Megan Barry to speak at May 18 luncheon
HERMITAGE, Tenn. (May 13, 2016) – Nashville Mayor Megan Barry will be the keynote speaker for the 116th annual Spring Outing, a Nashville tradition that began in the early days of the Ladies Hermitage Association as a picnic on the lawn of the mansion.
Today, Spring Outing has evolved into one of the major events held at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, and regularly features nationally known speakers who present on a variety of topics, including politics and history. Previous keynote speakers at Spring Outing include NPR’s Mara Liasson, Tennessee first lady Crissy Haslam and New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury. This year, more than 500 guests are anticipated to hear Barry and enjoy the majesty of the mansion and grounds.
This year’s event is under the leadership of co-chairwomen Sallie Norton andIrwin Fisher. Since attending Harpeth Hall and Vanderbilt, they have worked together on many events and share a commitment to history and the preservation of our cherished Tennessee landmarks.Both are alumnae of Leadership Nashville and the Junior League and are active members of West End United Methodist Church. Norton is also a past board member of The Hermitage, past regent of the General James Robertson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and past president of the Junior League of Nashville.She worked for many years at Vanderbilt University and Harpeth Hall School. Fisher’s career spanned 39 years in the hospitality industry, including corporate sales and marketing positions with Hyatt and Loews Hotels.She currently serves on the boards of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Music City Center and Centennial Club.
Longtime supporter Adams and Reese LLP is the presenting sponsor for Spring Outing. All proceeds benefit the many projects and programs of the Andrew Jackson Foundation.
What: 116th Spring Outing
Who: Keynote speaker Mayor Megan Barry
When: Wednesday, May 18, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: On the beautiful grounds of The Hermitage
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076
We invite media to contact us for imagery regarding the beautiful history of the event.
About The Hermitage
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Home of the People’s President is one of the largest, most well-preserved and most visited presidential homes in the United States. Opened to the public in 1889, The Hermitage is one of America’s first presidential museums. Today, The Hermitage is a 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark with 27 historic buildings, including Jackson’s mansion and tomb, restored slave cabins, a church, and gardens. In recent years, new interpretive initiatives and educational programs such as archaeology and the history of slavery have enhanced the experience of more than 180,000 annual visitors. In 2015, The Hermitage launched Andrew Jackson: Born for a Storm, a state-of-the-art exhibit that delves into the life of Andrew Jackson, including his military and presidential careers. For more information, visit www.thehermitage.com.
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