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Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site

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Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site

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We preserve the Texas home where U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in October 1890. President Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was born in 1890.
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Located in the heart of Denison, TX Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site showcases the home where the 34th U.S. Antique furnishings fill the modest frame house, illustrating the working class life of the Eisenhowers. The visitors center celebrates Ike with memorabilia and exhibits featuring his many accomplishments as president and war hero.

11/05/2026

Starting this month, we're welcoming a new program at Eisenhower Birthplace! Join us November 19th for our Historians' Club from 5:30-7:00PM. This program is free. For more information please call 903-465-8908.

11/05/2026

Early-bird registration is now open for Real Places 2027! 💡

Join us May 5–7 in Austin for Texas’ premier historic preservation and heritage tourism conference presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC.

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📌 60+ sessions, workshops, tours, and special activities
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Secure your spot and save with early-bird pricing through December 11—your ticket to Real Places 2027 awaits!

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11/03/2026

We're looking for vendors for our first Holiday Market! For more information about fees and application details please call 903-465-8908 or email [email protected]

11/03/2026

Happy Election Day! Today is the last day to vote in the 2026 midterm election. For any information regarding polling locations, times, what resources to bring, VoteTexas.gov is your best source of information. In his State of Union Message on January 7, 1960, in Washington DC, President Eisenhower stated that, “in the long perspective of history, the right to vote has been one of the strongest pillars of a free society. Our first duty is to protect this right against all encroachment.”

11/02/2026

Come learn how to make soap bars at Eisenhower’s Birthplace! Join us November 12th from 6pm to 8pm, and learn how to make soap and bath salts, while learning about how soap was made in the nineteenth century. If you are interested in this event, contact our site at 903-465-8908.

11/01/2026

Mamie Eisenhower, beloved First Lady of the United States and wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower passed away on November 1, 1979, at the age of 82 in Washington D.C.
Known for her grace, warmth, and dedication to family and country, Mamie brought elegance and hospitality to the White House during her years as First Lady from 1953 to 1961. Her kindness, resilience and unwavering support of her husband throughout his military and presidential career left a lasting mark on American history.
As we reflect on her life and legacy, we honor a woman whose devotion to service, family and country continues to inspire generations.

Picture courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library

10/21/2026

We are looking forward to joining Fort McKavett State Historic Site for their Victorian Science Fair again this year!

Our friends from Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site will be joining us again this year for our Victorian Science Fair! There is still some time for schools and home school groups to get registered! If you are a home school group or a school and would like to register send an email to [email protected].

10/21/2026

This Saturday!! Looking for ways to connect to your community? Do you like showing old family items or old objects you’ve collected? Or possibly see what other people have collected and want to show? Well, look no further, from 9am-10am at the Eisenhower Birthplace come show your old items and see what other people have to bring. Staff at the site will also bring out some artifacts for visitors to look at, as well as free coffee. So come out and participate in this monthly program!

10/17/2026

Looking for ways to connect to your community? Do you like showing old family items or old objects you’ve collected? Or possibly see what other people have collected and want to show? Well, look no further, on October 24th from 9am-10am at the Eisenhower Birthplace come show your old items and see what other people have to bring. Staff at the site will also bring out some artifacts for visitors to look at, as well as free coffee. So come out and participate in this monthly program!

10/13/2026

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Navy!
On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of a naval force during the American Revolution. That decision marked the beginning of what would become the United States Navy.
For 251 years, American Sailors have served around the world, in times of war and peace, to protect our nation, defend our freedom, and carry out the mission at sea.
Fair winds and following seas! Happy Birthday U. S. Navy!

Address

609 S Lamar Avenue
Denison, TX
75021

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19034658908

Website

http://www.visiteisenhowerbirthplace.com/

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