Andrew Jackson
Hero of New Orleans
As one of the nation's most famous—and polarizing—figures, Andrew Jackson was the 19th-century equivalent of an American rock star.
In late 2014, the Historic New Orleans Collection presented a retrospective look at this American icon on the occasion of the bicentennial of his famous victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Lenders included Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, the Tennessee State Museum, and the Gilcrease Museum, among others. This virtual version recreates most of that exhibition and brings together original manuscript documents, prints, artworks, and objects, with an emphasis on our own collection's holdings as well as those of public collections such as the Library of Congress and the National Archives and Records Administration.
Battle of New Orleans Research Pathfinder
The Williams Research Center offers an unparalleled wealth of materials related to the Battle of New Orleans and the War of 1812 in the South, including personal and official records.
