Jackson’s victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 made him a national hero.  He earned the nickname “Old Hickory” for his remarkable endurance and strength during the War of 1812. He would suffer the same privations as his troops and give the sick and wounded his horse while on the march.  His soldiers affectionately called him this name, which stuck with him throughout his life. The moniker also played a prominent role in Jackson’s successful 1828 presidential campaign.  The term “Old Hickory” likely originated because Jackson was considered “as rough as the bark on a hickory tree”.  Quite fitting for a leader known for his determination and resilience.

Old Hickory Camp, Heroes of ’76 displays the same determination and resiliance as its’ namesake, eventually earning the coveted “General Johnathan M. Wainwright Award” as the most outstanding Heroes of ’76 Camp in the nation.