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Harry S Truman National Historic SiteHarry, Bess and others take a trip in his 1911 Stafford, circa 1915.
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Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Directions
 
 

By Car
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 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. View Maps

The Truman Farm Home is located in Grandview, MO 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. View Maps

AIR TRAVEL
Kansas City International (MCI) is located north of Kansas City and approximately 35 miles from the Visitor Center. From the airport, take I-435 south to Truman Rd., exit 60. Travel 3 miles east on Truman Rd. to Visitor Center.

ADDRESSES
Harry S Truman NHS (Visitor Center):
223 N. Main St., Independence, MO 64050

Truman Farm Home:
12301 Blue Ridge Blvd., Grandview, MO

Portait of Truman set against a garden. Credit: Truman Library.  

Did You Know?
President Truman was responsible for the Marshall Plan, an organized plan for reconstruction and economic and technical aid to post-war Europe.

Last Updated: April 16, 2008 at 12:21 EST