Harry S. Truman Little White House
Do this because
- Learn the history behind Truman’s presidency
- Walk down halls once occupied by Presidents, Prime Ministers, and royals
- Enter the space where Truman held meetings and discussed government matters
What to expect
It was in Key West that President Truman came in search of a place to rest and relax. When the 33rd President arrived, he discovered much more than a peaceful island hideaway- he found a place he wanted to call home.
Built in 1890 as quarters for the Naval Base Commander and Paymaster, the Little White House took its place in history early on. In 1912, President William Taft visited the house and in 1918, Thomas Edison also lived there for several months as he worked on inventing new weapons for the war effort.
In 1946, the Little White House became Truman’s winter home and he proceeded to stay for 175 days. Always at work, the President held various meetings in the home, met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and worked on the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine. A setting so magnificent, in fact, that Truman was known to spend an afternoon in town or out on the water fishing with friends. It's said that he was friendly with the locals and fit right into the island lifestyle.
Important to know
- Presentations start every 15-20 minutes
- Museum is wheelchair accessible on main floor only
What’s included
Entrance
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Historic Tours of America
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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