Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Harry S Truman National Historic Site includes the Truman Home in Independence, Missouri, and the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Missouri. Both units are within the Kansas City metropolitan area (population 1.5 million).

Truman Home:

Harry S Truman (1884-1972), 33rd President of the United States, lived here from 1919 until his death. The white Victorian style house at 219 North Delaware Street was built by the maternal grandfather of Bess Wallace Truman (1885-1982), and was known as the "Summer White House" during the Truman administration (1945-1953). The site also includes the two adjacent homes of Mrs. Truman's brothers, and, across Delaware Street, the home of the President's favorite aunt and cousins.

Truman Farm Home:

Built in 1894 by Harry Truman's maternal grandmother, the Farm Home is the centerpiece of a 5.25 acre remnant of the family's former 600-acre farm. Mr. Truman worked the farm as a young man, from 1906-1917. It was here, said his mother, that Harry got his "common sense." Several outbuildings are also on the site.

223 North Main Street
Independence, MO 64050-2804
816-254-2720 - Headquarters
816-254-9929 - Visitor Information

By Plane
The closest airport is Kansas City International located north of Kansas City and approximately 35 miles from the Truman Ticket Center.

By Car
To Independence: The visitor center is located at the intersection of Truman Road and Main Street, in historic Fire Station No.1. From the north or south, take I-435 to the Truman Road exit. 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. Travel north on Noland Road four miles to Truman Road. Turn west on Truman Road and travel two blocks.

To Grandview: The Truman Farm Home is located amid the retail and commercial district along Blue Ridge Boulevard. From the east or west, take I-435 and exit southbound on Route 71. From the north or south, travel Route 71 and take the Blue Ridge Boulevard exit. Travel west one mile. The Farm Home is on the left, set back from the road.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Educational Programs

Recommended Activities
Visitor Center/Exhibits:

The Independence visitor center has an introductory audiovisual program, interpretive exhibits, bookstore and rest rooms.

There is no visitor center in Grandview. A portable toilet is available on the Farm site during the summer.

Programs/Activities:

Guided tours of the Truman Home begin at 9:00 a.m. with a final tour at 4:45 p.m. Tours are limited to eight persons. Each visitor must obtain a ticket at the visitor center (Truman Road and Main Street). Tickets are issued daily on a first come, first served basis. During the high visitation season the day's tours are often booked by 12:30 p.m. It is advisable to arrive early and reserve a place on the next available tour. Advance reservations are not accepted.

Guided tours of the Truman Farm Home are available 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May through August. Truman Farm Home tours begin every half-hour and are limited to six persons. Tours are available on a first come, first served basis. Self-guided tours of the grounds are available daily.

In addition to guided tours of the Truman Home and Truman Farm Home, a one-hour guided walking tour of historic Independence and the Truman neighborhood is offered at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily, between Memorial Day and Labor Day (June through August). The walking tour may be unavailable due to staffing limitations or weather conditions.