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Harry S Truman Little White House

111 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
305 294 9911
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Ranked #8 of 84 attractions in Key West
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Museums
Owner description: As Florida’s only presidential museum, the Harry S. Truman Little White House was the winter White House for this country's 33rd president. Truman... more » Owner description: As Florida’s only presidential museum, the Harry S. Truman Little White House was the winter White House for this country's 33rd president. Truman spent 175 days during 13 vacations in the home that is filled with original furnishing and memorabilia from Truman’s days. Presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter and Clinton also used the house. Guided tours offer guests a window into the world President Truman and life of a US president. « less
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Paradise
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Key West offers a multitude of activities for visitors, but one delightful discovery was the tour of the the Little White House. Our guide was informative and a native of Key West so that she was able to offer many anecdotes to the historic information. Standing in a room where the Marshall Plan was signed, the decision for the Cuban... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This home is still used by the Leadership in out country. It is monitored by the Secret Service so no indoor pics are allowed. But is interesting to go through with a guide and get the real rundown on the history of the house and people who stay there. And it is air conditioned so that makes it very comfortable... More

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Little Rock, AR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The Little White House is such a great piece of history. You will learn so many tidbits about President Truman's accomplishments and his family. The house contains original furnishings from the time when Truman visited there and has been beautifully restored. The house still receives guests today of politicians and their families. Our tour guide, Anne, was friendly, sweet, knowledgeable... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

To be able to walk through, and learn about a house with such history was a real treat. Originally a Naval Base and then a summer/retreat home for Harry Truman, it was great that so many of the original items are still in place. How it would have been to be part of that poker game? Our guide was very... More

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Placida, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

I am a history buff and always enjoy seeing former homes of Presidents. It is well-maintained with some nice memorabilia and if you have LOTS of time in Key West it is worth a visit. THere are probably other things I would do first, however!

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Not only the history of Harry Truman and all of the important documents signed here but knowing that current dignitaries are still staying there.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Wonderful history lesson. We learned so much about Harry and how he lived. Everyone will come away with a new appreciation of President Truman

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Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Fun tour, Steve our guide was informative and made it fun! Good Value Key West is a great place to walk to see the town.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We took a rainy afternoon to see this after many years of visiting Key West. If you love history that can give you an idea of why so many presidents and dignitaries visited this place, visit the Little White House.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This is definitely worth a visit and having a guided tour where President Truman lived when taking a break, Just brilliant

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