Located in the heart of Denison, 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 visitors center celebrates Ike with memorabilia and exhibits featuring his many accomplishments as president and war hero.
Upcoming Events
December 5
Christmas on the Homefront
Grab a self-guided tour packet, walk the grounds, and learn about Christmas past in north Texas. Find out what Christmas looked like during the 1890s (when Dwight Eisenhower was born) and 1940s (when the Denison community preserved the Birthplace...
December 12
Christmas on the Homefront
Grab a self-guided tour packet, walk the grounds, and learn about Christmas past in north Texas. Find out what Christmas looked like during the 1890s (when Dwight Eisenhower was born) and 1940s (when the Denison community preserved the Birthplace...
December 19
Christmas on the Homefront
Grab a self-guided tour packet, walk the grounds, and learn about Christmas past in north Texas. Find out what Christmas looked like during the 1890s (when Dwight Eisenhower was born) and 1940s (when the Denison community preserved the Birthplace...
From the Blog
On the 75th anniversary of the Japanese surrender and the end of World War II, the Texas Historical Commission highlighted the leadership of four individuals with ties to Texas who helped bring about victory.
This presentation focuses on those four leaders and their contributions to the largest mobilization of American military and economic resources in the nation’s history.
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By Andy Rhodes, Managing Editor, The Medallion
There isn’t much material evidence of World War I in Texas. There are former training airfields, museums with weaponry exhibits, and parks containing honorary memorials, but travelers need to dig a little deeper to find a truly meaningful experience. In fact, the Great War’s Lone Star legacy is most poignant in the real stories...
Photo Gallery
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Eisenhower Birthplace: Bedroom
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