Located in the heart of Denison, the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site showcases the home where the 34th U.S. President Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was born in 1890. Antique furnishings fill the modest frame house, illustrating the working-class life of the Eisenhowers. The visitor center celebrates Ike with memorabilia and exhibits featuring his many accomplishments as president and war hero.
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Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday
Noon–5 p.m.
Tours are at the top of each hour. Last tour at 4 p.m.
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Tickets
Adult $6
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $5
Child (6-17) $4
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $12, each additional child $1
See the site
![Crib and rocking chair](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_07.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=grAv6Lz6)
![Stove in the kitchen](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_05.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=O6bW3aM9)
![Statue of Eisenhower in the garden](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_02.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=JJMacSKC)
![Back of main house](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_08.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=ILBkfrpG)
![Bedroom in main house](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_06.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=g5QU4Jp6)
![Dining room in main house](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_04.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=j3Njs_YF)
![Front of main house](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_03.jpg?h=1ab8a3a7&itok=7VVuB6mc)
![General store on the site grounds](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_01.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=3bqzvw7l)
![Crib and rocking chair](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_07.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=grAv6Lz6)
![Stove in the kitchen](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_05.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=O6bW3aM9)
![Statue of Eisenhower in the garden](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_02.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=JJMacSKC)
![Back of main house](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_08.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=ILBkfrpG)
![Bedroom in main house](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_06.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=g5QU4Jp6)
![Dining room in main house](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_04.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=j3Njs_YF)
![Front of main house](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_03.jpg?h=1ab8a3a7&itok=7VVuB6mc)
![General store on the site grounds](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_01.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=3bqzvw7l)
![Statue of Eisenhower in the garden](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_02.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=VPB8o-Wb)
Plan Your Visit
Visitors to Eisenhower Birthplace tour the original 1870s home where Dwight D. Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890.
![Bedroom in main house](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Eisenhower%20Birthplace_06.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=F9jLZdRv)
Eisenhower Birthplace History
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was born in the bedroom of the two-story house in Denison on Oct. 14, 1890.
Eisenhower Birthplace in the Blog
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