The Truman Home 39.0938° N -94.4234° W

Description

The home at 219 North Delaware St. was the home of Harry S Truman from the time of his marriage to Bess Wallace in 1919, until his death on December 26, 1972.

Today, the Truman Home offers a glimpse at the personal life of the 33rd President of the United States. Beautiful in its uncluttered commonness, the Truman Home showcases the simple life the family enjoyed in Independence before and after Harry's years as President.

Info

219 North Delaware Street
Independence , MO 64050

816-254-2720

Sun
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Mon
Closed
Tues
Closed
Wed
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thur
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Subjects
History, 19th Century, World War I & Ii, Government & Civics
Activities
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Cost
Free
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

Self-Guided Truman Home Tour

A self-guided tour of the Truman Home. Tickets are free but reservations are required. Group sizes are limited to 8 per tour (including teachers and chaperones) when touring through the home.

Subjects Covered

history

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Capacity
8 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
30 min.
Price Options
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