Park Visitor Center - Harry S Truman National Historic Site — Attraction in Independence

I worked at a nursing home just down the street we had to go away from the proberty to smoke on our breaks and lunch. I took a walk on my break and I ended up Infront of this big beautiful house. One day this little elderly lady came out for the mail. We begin to chat everyday for about a month. One day one of the other nurses aids asked were I went everyday when I told her she turned white as a sheet. She said you have tea with Mrs Truman. Yeah why? She was shocked that I didn't know who Mrs Truman was. You must she this home Mrs Truman was a beautiful caring loving woman. To me she was just another person...That was many years ago in the 1970s...Never...

Probably the worst visitor's center I've been too. The ranger was not friendly or helpful. She didn't tell us about other parts of the site (Noble Home) that were could visit without a tour ticket. There are no displays about Truman in the visitor's center. There is a 12 minute video about Truman and his wife, but that's all it's about, nothing about him growing up or his presidency or anything like that, so don't expect that. The gift shop is pretty good. This is probably the smallest visitor's center I've been to and there just wasn't much there and it's a ways from the actual home so it's...

A good place to start your Truman tour in Independence. National Park staff is knowledgeable and happy to share info. The movie is short and gets you in the spirit of the times Truman lived in, putting some perspective on his hometown. Various artifacts of his are displayed; a case of his favorite soda, clothing, and several photos are also worth a look. If you would like to tour the Truman's home, tickets must be obtained at the visitor's center. The tickets are free but they have a limited amount available each day,...