This room is
dedicated to President Andrew Jackson, who was born about 10 miles
north, and whose father is buried in nearby Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church
cemetery, which also has a statue of Andrew's mother Elizabeth
Hutchison, who died and was buried in Charleston. Several families in the area, including the Craig's, are
descendents of Andrew Jackson's aunts, and thus this room is also
known as "Cousin Andy's". Jackson's birthday in March is celebrated
annually at nearby Andrew Jackson State Park. A portrait of the
seventh President is by famed Jim Shore, a local artist.
The room has two
gas-log fireplaces with original mantles - one in the bedroom (where
the mantle is finely carved), and the other in the large bathroom.
Bedroom furnishings include a circa 1840 chest of drawers, a cherry
wood armoire crafted by Bill Craig (who operates Craig farm), two
cozy fireside wing chairs, and a comfortable four-poster queen-size
rice bed.
The room features a
large collection of old Jackson prints and etchings, including a
rare colored print of his wife Rachel. The luxurious bathroom is
equipped with two pedestal sinks, a large hydro therapy whirlpool bath, and an
enclosed shower. The wood floors of this suite are the original
heart-pine of the early 19th century.
Guests have easy
access to the comfortable rocking chairs on the second story front
porch which overlooks the pastoral setting of Craig Farm and
historic Craig House.
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