Lamar
Missouri
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
See where “The Buck” started at Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site. Visitors can view the small frame house where the future President was born, and see furnishings that reflect what a house in western Missouri would have looked like during the time Truman lived in the house.
Recent News
Celebrate Truman Day at Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site on May 6, 2023
Celebrate Harry S Truman’s 139th birthday Saturday, May 6. Join representatives from Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site and the Barton County Chamber of Commerce as the town of Lamar steps back in time, celebrating the decades of…
Read More »Learn How to Make Chocolate at Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site on October 1, 2022
Jefferson City, MO -- Just in time for Halloween, visitors can discover the art of making chocolate. Learn about its Mayan roots to the innovations of the 19th century. Join park team members from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Harry S…
Read More »