A ranger-guided tour is one of many activities for schools at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are classrooms full of lessons on Herbert Hoover's life and career, his family, and his community.
Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area, National Park Service-affiliated organization in northeastern and east central Iowa, has numerous educational opportunities and resources.
Curriculum materials Curriculum guides to prepare for lessons, activities, and a visit to the park. more...
Take a virtual tour Learn more about the historic buildings and landscape with an online tour. more...
Hoover Genealogy An abridged Hoover family tree, beginning with Herbert's parents. more...
Did You Know?
Herbert Hoover's birthplace was a tourist attraction as early as 1928. Jennie Scellars, the house's owner, charged 10 cents for tours and set up a souvenir stand on her lawn.
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