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The Truman Home, centerpiece of Harry S Truman National Historic Site at Independence, Missouri, will be closed to public tours beginning Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, and the closure is expected to last through the spring of 2010.
New heating, ventilation, cooling (HVAC) and fire suppression systems will be installed in the historic home, and plaster will be repaired and stabilized. Historic wallpaper will also be removed from sections of the home, and then cleaned, repaired and reinstalled.
These important projects will help preserve and protect the home and its priceless collection of original Truman artifacts for future generations, the park service said. Collectively these projects represent the largest preservation effort at the Truman Home since the National Park Service acquired the property in 1983.
The visitor center at the Harry S Truman National Historic Site, located at 223 N. Main Street in Independence, will remain open during the closure period.
Visitors may view an orientation film about Harry Truman and his life in Independence; see exhibits featuring Truman family treasures; and view photos of the interior of the Truman Home and the ongoing conservation work.
Walking tours of the Harry S Truman National Historic Landmark District will be offered on selected days. Check with the information desk about these and other activities which may be available. All activities are offered free of charge.
The visitor center is open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
For more information, visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/hstr.
New heating, ventilation, cooling (HVAC) and fire suppression systems will be installed in the historic home, and plaster will be repaired and stabilized. Historic wallpaper will also be removed from sections of the home, and then cleaned, repaired and reinstalled.
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The visitor center at the Harry S Truman National Historic Site, located at 223 N. Main Street in Independence, will remain open during the closure period.
Visitors may view an orientation film about Harry Truman and his life in Independence; see exhibits featuring Truman family treasures; and view photos of the interior of the Truman Home and the ongoing conservation work.
Walking tours of the Harry S Truman National Historic Landmark District will be offered on selected days. Check with the information desk about these and other activities which may be available. All activities are offered free of charge.
The visitor center is open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
For more information, visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/hstr.
