Overview
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.
Weather
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
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Things to do
Discover Harry S Truman National Historic Site.
Challenge 1: On Pace with President Truman!
1 HourChallenge 1: On Pace with a President Follow Harry S. Truman’s daily physical wellness habit by taking the Truman Historic Walk. This 2.7-mile trail includes 43 stops featuring many historic places in Independence, Missouri. You can see his childhood home, homes of his friends and family, and the Truman Library along the way. Let Truman’s walking routes be your path to discovering physical wellness.
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Challenge 1: Stop by the Noland House
15 MinutesThe Noland Home can help you understand the role of Harry Truman's family in his life and professional career.
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Challenge 1: Write a Letter
Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.
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Challenge 2: Focus on Nature
Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!
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Challenge 2: The Origin of Common Sense
15 MinutesA visit to the Truman Farm in Grandview will help you understand why the land was so important to Harry Truman and his family.
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Challenge 2: Visit the Truman Library and Museum!
2 HoursContinue with a visit to the Truman Library!
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Challenge 3: Exploring Mister Truman's Neighborhood
1 HourExplore Truman’s neighborhood in a new way with a selection of cell phone tours of the historic site and its surrounding areas. Reimagine his life at home in Missouri and in the White House through unique audio-visual tours that take you on a special journey of Truman’s life. Choose from any of these three cell phone tours to enhance your experience during your visit and listen while you move.
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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 was doing a great job. It's one of the oldest trees in Independence, Missouri.
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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
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