The site contains a visitors center and the home in which General Dwight D. Eisenhower was born; both are restored to reflect an 1890 appearance. Displays in the visitor center depict life in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. An 8-foot-tall bronze statue of the former President also adorns the grounds. Tours are available Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Special arrangements may be made for group tours at other times. (Park is closed Mondays)
Location:
208 East Day, Lamar Avenue and Day Street, Denison Texas 75020
Telephone
903-465-8908 Fax 8
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Bonham) Bonham State Park
(Denison) Eisenhower Birthplace
(Denison) Eisenhower State Park
(Pilot Point) Ray Roberts Lake State Park
(Paris) Sam Bell Maxey House
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04/23 Coming to The Denison area
Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art Fort Worth TX March8-9 Formerly the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, this is one of the oldest shows in Texas.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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