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Truman Day

5/4/2024 | Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site | Lamar, MO

Join staff from Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site and representatives from the Barton County Chamber of Commerce for Truman Day 2024. Truman Day is held annually to celebrate the birth of the only Missourian to be elected president: Harry S Truman. This year marks the 140th anniversary of Truman’s birth, as well as the 65th anniversary of the historic site’s establishment.

The event will take place on the historic site grounds and will feature a Truman Impersonator, live music, WWI and WWII reenactors, 1880s demonstrations, vendors, kids games, a baby show, and a dog show. It is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register.

For more information, call the site office at 417-682-2279.

Event time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Click here to read the news release.

Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site is located at:

1009 Truman, Lamar, MO | 417-682-2279

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs