Andy Humbles

USA Today Network - Tennessee

President Donald Trump will lay a wreath at the tomb of former President Andrew Jackson at The Hermitage Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Monday.

Spicer's comments came on the same day The Hermitage announced it will be closed to the public Wednesday. Trump is scheduled to host a rally at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Nashville.

The historic home of former President Andrew Jackson, is celebrating the 250th birthday of the nation's seventh president, whose populist politics have resonated with Trump.

He will be the 14th president to visit the Jackson home, and the first since Ronald Reagan participated in the birthday commemoration ceremony in 1982, according to The Hermitage in a statement.

“We’re pleased that the president has an interest in Andrew Jackson,” said Howard J. Kittell, president and CEO of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. “The Hermitage is the best place to learn Jackson’s story. We’re looking forward to showing the president and his staff around.”

Upon moving into the White House last month, the new president hung a portrait of Jackson in the Oval Office.

During his Nashville visit, Trump will tour Jackson's home.

Jackson was born March 15, 1767, and The Hermitage had a full day of events previously scheduled for the date. The Hermitage was expecting 3,000-4,000 visitors Wednesday, said spokesman Jason Nelson, though weather could vary the amount.

Half-price admission was scheduled Wednesday for Jackson's birthday.

The grounds will now be closed to the public and will reopen Thursday with half-off admission.

Tickets and tours purchased for Wednesday can be redeemed for admission Thursday, and tour groups can reschedule with another preferred date, The Hermitage said in a statement.

More activities and events are set for March 16-18, which are still scheduled as planned, Nelson said.

They include hickory pole racing, chocolate sampling, birthday cake, a concert performed by the Tennessee National Guard and a book-signing event with Judge Andrew Jackson VI.

On Friday and Saturday, over 150 costumed interpreters will recreate a military encampment from the War of 1812.

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