The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has been serving the people of Texas for more than a century. Since 1909, when the state …
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Mar 25, 2024
This is a small home and took us about 30 minutes to complete. You pay at the visitor center then tour the home. Ken was our docent and he knew a lot about the history of the home and the Eisenhowe… Full review by Robin B
Jan 2, 2024
This is a small museum and adjacent house where Dwight Eisenhower was born. The museum and visitors' center provides an easily understood biography of Ike from birth, his military career, his presid… Full review by jameshowell12
Dec 16, 2023
There are a few buildings in addition to the house, a picnic area, nice restrooms, and a short movie. The docent was excellent with his story telling. The house has many historical items in it. It's … Full review by Nancy M
Curious if anyone that's been here would recommend the visitors' center for our 9 year old grandson who loves history? Thanks in advance!
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absolutely! a short film is shown, he would likely find some of the photographs interesting and eisenhower was the youngest of three boys who lived in the house you can tour.
Hello! Guide animals are welcome on the grounds and in buildings. Behaved dogs on leashes are welcome on the grounds as long as the owner cleans-up after them.
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Can I use a metal detector on public property in Texas?
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State law prohibits the collection of artifacts from public property without an antiquities permit, which the THC issues only to qualified professional archeologists. Metal detection …
State law prohibits the collection of artifacts from public property without an antiquities permit, which the THC issues only to qualified professional archeologists. Metal detection hobbyists should reach out...
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