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.
The Visitor Center is located at 223 North Main Street, in Historic Fire Station No.1. 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.
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Farming and Agriculture
- Presidents
- Social Movements
- Civil Rights
- Wars and Conflicts
The Truman Home
Although Harry Truman was a 20th century president, his home was from the Victorian era.
The Truman Farm Home
From when he was 22 until he was 33 years old, Harry Truman lived on his grandmother's farm.
The Noland Home
Harry Truman's cousins, the Nolands, lived right across the street from him.
The George Wallace Home
Bess Truman's brother, George, and his wife, May, lived right behind the Truman home.
219 North Delaware Street...Then and Now
Once the home of a flour mill partner, it later was the home of a president.
The Frank Wallace Home
Bess Truman's brother, Frank, and his wife Natalie, lived in this small bungalow right behind the Truman home.