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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
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Description
- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site consists of the birthplace, Friends Meetinghouse and boyhood neighborhood of the 31st President. Also on the site are the graves of President and Mrs. Hoover and the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. This outdoor museum contains a working blacksmith shop and a schoolhouse from the region. Four of the historic buildings, including the Birthplace Cottage, are open to the public. A 76-acre restored tall grass prairie is located on the southern and western sides of the park. The Library-Museum is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
Recreation - There are a variety of indoor and outdoor activities accessible to visitors to Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Information about the site is available at the National Park Service Visitor Center, Birthplace Cottage (April- November) and Presidential Library-Museum. Exhibits in the visitor center and Library-Museum depict Herbert Hoover's life and times. Other recreation opportunities at this site include walking, viewing scenery, picnicking and cross-country skiing. Climate - Summers are sunny, hot and humid in eastern Iowa and winters are cold. Suggested attire includes comfortable sportswear and walking shoes. Location -
This National Historic Site is located close to Interstate 80 in eastern central Iowa. The site includes 186.6 acres 76 of which are restored tall-grass prairie.
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