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Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Designation: National Historic Site

Location: Missouri

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📘 Park Overview

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.

🌤 Weather Information

Located on the western edge of Missouri, the park enjoys each of the four seasons. Early spring brings frequent and rapid fluctuations in weather. The summer season has warm days, periods of high heat and humidity, and mild nights. The fall season is normally mild with sunny days and cool nights. Winters can be cold. The January low averages 21 degrees. The area receives a yearly average of 37 inches of rain per year and around 18 inches of snow. Our zip code is 64050 if you wish to go to www.weather.gov

🚗 Directions

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.

Images

The Truman home near sunset.

Although Harry Truman was a 20th century president, his home was from the Victorian era.

Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner

The Truman Farm Home sits behind Autumn trees.

From when he was 22 until he was 33 years old, Harry Truman lived on his grandmother's farm.

Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner

The Noland home sits across the street from the Truman home.

Harry Truman's cousins, the Nolands, lived right across the street from him.

Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner

The George Wallace home with the Truman home in the background.

Bess Truman's brother, George, and his wife, May, lived right behind the Truman home.

Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner

The Truman Home, Then and Now!

Once the home of a flour mill partner, it later was the home of a president.

Credit: NPS

The Frank Wallace home where Bess Truman's brother lived.

Bess Truman's brother, Frank, and his wife Natalie, lived in this small bungalow right behind the Truman home.

Credit: NPS Photo/Matt Turner

Activities

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Operating Hours

Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Tuesday, Nov 4

Sunny

Sunny

High: 76.8°F | Low: 46.6°F

Humidity: 63%

Wind: 21.3 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.8

Sunrise: 06:49 AM

Sunset: 05:14 PM

Moon: Waxing Gibbous (96%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 52.4°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Nov 5

Sunny

Sunny

High: 70°F | Low: 48°F

Humidity: 68%

Wind: 14.5 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.7

Sunrise: 06:50 AM

Sunset: 05:13 PM

Moon: Full Moon (99%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 52.3°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Thursday, Nov 6

Overcast

Overcast

High: 58.6°F | Low: 45.3°F

Humidity: 78%

Wind: 14.1 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.7

Sunrise: 06:51 AM

Sunset: 05:12 PM

Moon: Waning Gibbous (100%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 48.9°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

Limited Accessibility Information
Due to a malfunction in our stair climber, we are temporarily unable to accommodate wheelchairs in the Truman home, unless the visitor is able to climb five steps on their own. We hope to have a new climber soon. All other park buildings are accessible.
Truman Farm Home Closed, Grounds Remain Open Park Closure
Due to ongoing foundation construction, the park is suspending Truman Farm Home tours. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Audio tours are available through the NPS App.
Truman Farm Home Closed, Grounds Remain Open Park Closure
Due to ongoing foundation construction, the park is suspending Truman Farm Home tours. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Audio tours are available through the NPS App.
All Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take Reservations Information
All tickets to the Truman Home and the Truman Farm Home are first-come, first-served. At this time, we are unable to take any reservations for groups. No tickets are issued at the Truman Home itself...all tickets issued at the visitor center.

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Visitor Center Parking Lot Closure Information
The visitor center parking lot will be closed from August 28 to September 1 for the SantaCaliGon festival in downtown Independence. Parking will be limited around the visitor center and surrounding neighborhoods.
All Tickets are First-Come, First Served; We Cannot Take Reservations Information
All tickets to the Truman Home and the Truman Farm Home are first-come, first-served. At this time, we are unable to take any reservations for groups. No tickets are issued at the Truman Home itself...all tickets issued at the visitor center.

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Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
219 North Delaware Street (Truman Home)
223 North Main Street (Visitor Center)---Ticketing Location
Independence, MO 64050

🏤 Mailing Address:
223 North Main Street (Visitor Center/ Truman Home Ticketing Station)
Independence, MO 64050

📞 Voice Phone: 816-254-9929

📞 Fax Phone: 8162544491

✉️ Email: HSTR_Ranger@nps.gov

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