Celebrate Presidents All Month Long in KC
Originally set aside as a day to honor Washington and Lincoln, Presidents Day is now a day to remember and honor all U.S. presidents. Celebrate the presidency locally with these outings:
Starring Abe Lincoln, presented by Theatre for Young America, Feb. 3-14. A born performer and fan of live theater, President Abraham Lincoln takes the stage of the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C. With his signature humor, he recounts and reenacts his life story, including his historic relationship with Frederick Douglass, who was the leading Civil Rights activist of his time and a factor in Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
The Man from Missouri: President Harry S. Truman
Visit these sites to learn more about President Harry S. Truman:
- Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. The presidential library depicts the history of the Truman administration. A restored Oval Office, Truman automobiles and hands-on exhibits fascinate visitors of all ages. Permanent museum attractions include “Harry S. Truman: The Presidential Years,” an exhibit featuring two decision theaters, audio and video programs and artifacts to engage visitors in the issues and events surrounding the Truman presidency.
- Truman Courtroom & Office (816.252.7454). Available for guided tours Monday through Friday at 11:00 and 2:00.
- Truman Home. Tour the home where President and Mrs. Truman lived, see the famous apple green kitchen, simple furnishings and artifacts.
Kansas Likes Ike: President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Visit these sites to learn more about President Dwight D. Eisenhower:
- Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Eisenhower Museum include a visitor center, Dwight D. Eisenhower's boyhood home, the Place of Meditation and the library and museum, all in a park-like setting.