About Harry S Truman National Historic Site
President Harry S Truman took America from its traditional isolationism into the age of international involvement. Despite his power, he never forgot where he came from. Today, visitors can experience the surroundings Truman knew as a young man of modest ambition through his political career and final years as a former president.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Take a guided tour of the historic Truman Home. With thousands of artifacts on display, the home is an insightful glimpse into the personal lives of the Trumans. Visitors must stop by the visitor center first to obtain tickets to tour the Home. Tickets are not issued at the Truman Home itself. All tickets first come, first served on the day of. We can't make exceptions. The Noland Home is self guided...you can stop in before or after your tour. (We recommend before.)
Activities
Getting There
The Visitor Center is located at 223 North Main Street. From the north or south, take I-435 to Truman Road (State Hwy 12), exit 60. Travel east on Truman Road three miles; you'll pass the Truman Home at Delaware Street. From the east or west, take I-70 to the Noland Road exit (12). Travel north on Noland Road four miles to Truman Road. Turn west on Truman Road and travel two blocks. The Truman Home is five blocks to the west of the visitor center.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Challenge 2: Visit the Truman Library and Museum!
Continue with a visit to the Truman Library!
You can research, learn about Harry S Truman, his family, his presidency, and more. President and Mrs. Truman, and their…
Challenge 3: Reader to Farmer to County Judge to Senator to Vice President to President!
"All leaders must be readers. Not all readers will be leaders, but all leaders must be readers." Harry S Truman
Read...you can do it almost anywhere!
Challenge 3: Pat the Gingko Tree
While on his famous walks in his neighborhood, Harry Truman loved a particular Ginkgo tree. He always told it it…
Pause and reflect at the historic Gingko Tree. Truman would pass by the tree on his daily walk on West…
Challenge 2: Focus on Nature
Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!
Enjoy nature, record what you see. Write about it!
Challenge 1: Write a Letter
Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.
When was the last time you wrote an actual letter to someone? Historians use them to help us understand our…
Challenge 2: The Origin of Common Sense
A visit to the Truman Farm in Grandview will help you understand why the land was so important to Harry…
Take a tour of the Farm Home (when available, check schedule) Walk the ground, take the cell phone tour
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here)
The park visitor center is located at 223 North Main Street, in the historic 1928 Independence Fire Station, which is in the Harry S Truman…
Hours: The park visitor center is located in the 1928 Independence Fire Station No. 1,which is in the Harry S Truman Historic District National Historic Landmark and one block north of the historic Independence Town Square.
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