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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Location

609 S. Lamar Ave. 
Denison, TX 75021 
903-465-8908 
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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

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Programs

Facilitated Tours
School Field Trips

Statue of Eisenhower in the garden

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

Eisenhower Birthplace History

Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was born in the bedroom of the two-story house in Denison on Oct. 14, 1890.

Events at Eisenhower Birthplace

Easter Egg Roll Promotion

Easter Egg Roll

Easter Egg rolling is a White House tradition revived by President & Mrs. Eisenhower. Enjoy egg rolling, scrambles, and crafts!

Eisenhower Birthplace in the Blog

Historic Road Trip: Denison to Clarksville

Settled by Native Americans, conquered by Spaniards, then included as part of Mexico, this region is rich with history and culture. This part of North Texas was also home to several legendary Texans, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sam Rayburn, and Sam Bell Maxey—their stories are each told at a Texas Historical Commission state historic site in the area.