Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site

09/25/2025

September is !

Harry Truman loved playing the piano, he even thought he might be a piano player for a living if he weren’t a politician.

Growing up he took piano lessons in Independence with Miss Burrus and eventually in Kansas City with Mrs. White. Mrs. White was a gifted teacher who studied under Theodore Leschetizky, the teacher of Paderewski. In between his lessons, he practiced two hours every day, even waking up at 5:00 am to practice before school. He continued to play piano for the rest of his life.

Image: Senator Harry S. Truman, seated at the piano, plays while others, all unidentified, gather around to sing along circa 1940. Credit: Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

05/22/2025

Sign up now for Learn2 Aim!

Want to try archery? Join the FREE Learn2 Aim courses at Sam A. Baker State Park near Patterson, Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site near Lamar, and the Anita B. Groman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City on Friday and Saturday, May 30-31! We’ll teach you how to shoot a compound bow and provide all equipment. Spots are limited, so sign up today and don’t miss out!

Learn more about each event and register at https://ow.ly/b3HU50VTTOn.

05/17/2025

Sign up for Learn2Aim at the Harry S Truman Birthplace, May 30, 2025.

Want to try archery? Join the FREE Learn2 Aim courses at Sam A. Baker State Park near Patterson, Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site near Lamar, and the Anita B. Groman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City on Friday and Saturday, May 30-31! We’ll teach you how to shoot a compound bow and provide all equipment. Spots are limited, so sign up today and don’t miss out!

Learn more about each event and register at https://ow.ly/b3HU50VTTOn.

05/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended our Truman Day event! We were so fortunate to have perfect weather!

05/10/2025

05/10/2025

05/10/2025

The festivities have begun! Join us until 3 today at the Truman Birthplace. At 3, stop by Plaza Theater to see the premiere screening of the documentary "Winning the War."

05/08/2025

Happy Truman Day! Please join us in celebrating the birth of Missouri's only president this Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.!

05/06/2025

Check out the early Premiere of Kansas City PBS: Winning the War: Harry, Ike and the Fight for Democracy. This will be free at the Plaza Theater on May 10th at 3:15PM.

05/04/2025

Our annual public meeting video is available to view. Please check it out to see what has been happening at the Harry S Truman Birthplace and Historic Site.

Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic SiteBeth Bazal, superintendent1009 TrumanLamar, MO 64759-1543417-682-2279

05/01/2025

We are excited to announce along with the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site and the Plaza Theater -- An Exclusive Early Premiere of Kansas City PBS: Winning the War: Harry, Ike & the Fight for Democracy

The screening will take place at 3:15 PM at the Plaza Theater, May 10th and is FREE to attend following the Truman Day celebration.

Check out the trailer - https://www.kansascitypbs.org/local-shows/winning-the-war/
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II, this new documentary examines the lives and leadership of two monumental figures — Harry S. Truman of Independence, Missouri, and Dwight D. Eisenhower of Abilene, Kansas — whose actions during the war helped shape the future of the globe and the preservation of democracy itself.

Learn More about Truman Day:
https://www.bartoncounty.com/truman-day/

04/30/2025

Check out our new 360 Degree Virtual Tour of the Harry S Truman Birthplace and other cool places across the state of Missouri!