Tennessee distillers team up for whiskey festival
as Sip of History returns to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage April 6
Afternoon of live music, food and dog-friendly outdoor activities
highlight popular event at National Historic Landmark
NASHVILLE (Feb. 26, 2024) – Saturday, April 6, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and the Tennessee Whiskey Trail will host the ninth Sip of History event, an afternoon of whiskey, wine and beer sampling, live music, and dog-friendly fun at Nashville’s historic presidential homesite.
From 2 to 5 p.m., Sip of History will feature tastings from at least 25 acclaimed Tennessee distilleries and beer and wine from local craft brewers and vintners. Tickets include food and access to the 1,120-acre Hermitage property, comprising an authentically restored garden, wildlife, walking paths and narrative historical markers.
Guests will enjoy lawn games and live entertainment from singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sean Donovan. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for relaxation on The Hermitage grounds, and additional food will be available for purchase.
Dogs and their families will enjoy special attention from participating partners such as Puppy Crumbles pet treats, Luv the Paw apparel for pet people, and accessories from Pet Musings. For off-the-leash fun, a fenced dog park is also available. The non-profit New Leash on Life, which is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals, will also be on-site to promote its mission.
This is the third collaboration between The Hermitage and the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, an initiative of the Tennessee Distillers Guild. Participating distilleries include Nashville Craft, Old Dominick, Old Forge, Drop Zone, Junction 35 Spirits, Nearest Green, Sugarlands, Old Glory, Mossback, Cascade Hollow, Gate 11, Jack Daniel’s, Leiper’s Fork, Company, Tennessee Legend, Ole Smoky, PostModern Spirits, Lost State, Adventure, Short Mountain, Stable Reserve, Old Tennessee, Corsair, Big Machine and Prichard’s.
“Sip of History has become one of our most popular events of the year,” said Howard J. Kittell, president and CEO of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. “President Jackson enjoyed distilling on the property, and he and his beloved wife, Rachel, were known to host lively gatherings at The Hermitage. This event is a wonderful way to honor the state’s whiskey-making legacy and welcome visitors to experience the home and hospitality of Andrew Jackson.”
Tickets are $75 for Hermitage members and $85 for non-members. A portion of all sales will support the Andrew Jackson Foundation’s mission to preserve the home place of Andrew Jackson, create learning opportunities and inspire informed citizenship.
For more information, visit https://thehermitage.com/sip-of-history/.
About Andrew Jackson’s 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 more than 20 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 the history of slavery have enhanced the experience of more than 230,000 annual visitors. For more information, visit www.thehermitage.com.
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