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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Veteran's Day
November 9th - 11th, 2019
All veterans, active duty military personnel, first responders and law enforcement receive FREE Admission*!
Member's Only Holiday Party
December 9th, 2019
More details coming soon!
Christmas Tours at the Little White House
December 22nd, 23rd, 27th & 28th, 2019
More details coming soon!
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*This offer is extended to the service person on dates listed above. Offer not valid for spouses or dependents. Veterans must show current ID card for active duty or retired or a DD214 (proof of release from the military) at the door. Offer is not good at third party vendor locations. Additional restrictions may apply.
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WELCOME TO The
Harry S. Truman
Little White House
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Since 1890, history has left its mark on the Truman Little White House. Initially, it served as the naval station’s command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II.
In 1946 the historic building first served as the winter White House
of President Harry S. Truman and a site for the Cold War response by later presidents. Today, the Truman Little White House is a public, living, Key West museum
as well as a retreat and place of government business by our nation's leaders.
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Museum Hours
9:00am to 4:30pm
Gift Shop Hours
9:00am to 5:00pm |
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Key West
Historical Documents |
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The eleven trips of President Harry S. Truman were recorded in official
trip logs. Often regarded as mere souvenirs for family and staff,
a more careful reading reveal clues as to the working of the president
in Key West. There are numerous mentions of key staff, both political and
military, flying into Key West to meet with President Harry S. Truman. What they
did and what was said are not revealed in the logs as the details may have
been classified at the time. These presidential
logs provide starting points for more detailed research for the serious student and provide personal insight
into the life of the president on vacation for the causual reader.
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The Little White House
restoration Project |
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In 1974, changing
technologies closed the Key West Submarine Base and the Little White House
went through a twelve year period of disuse. On
January 1, 1987, the title to this presidential museum was transferred to the state of Florida for permanent
protection. Beginning in 1988, more than two million dollars have been privately raised and gone into
its restoration.
Although owned by the state of Florida, the Harry S Truman Little White House receives no regular financial
support from the state or federal government. Please consider a gift to
our not-for-profit foundation to enable the much needed restoration process to continue. |
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