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Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace

26 Reviews

#3 of 9 things to do in Boone

Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks

709 Carroll St, Boone, IA 50036-2847

+1 515-432-1907

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“Strong collection ”

This museum has clothes and a car that belonged to Mrs. Eisenhower. The memorabilia collection is... read more

Reviewed 8 October 2017

itsme018

Des Moines, IA

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“Iowa and National History”

Wife of WWII Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower who was later U.S. president was... read more

Reviewed 3 September 2017

Randy K

Des Moines, Iowa

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The house in which Mamie Eisenhower was born is now a museum. Open 1 June - 31 October

4.5

26 reviews

Excellent58%
Very good19%
Average23%
Poor0%
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Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

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709 Carroll St, Boone, IA 50036-2847

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itsme018

Des Moines, IA

13041

Reviewed 8 October 2017 via mobile

Strong collection

This museum has clothes and a car that belonged to Mrs. Eisenhower. The memorabilia collection is very good and if you take the time to look at it, you will see some very interesting things and learn something you didn't know. The house is very...More

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Randy K

Des Moines, Iowa

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Reviewed 3 September 2017

Iowa and National History

Wife of WWII Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower who was later U.S. president was born in this house. Her and her husband later visited during the dedication. It gives an idea of how life was back then. Immaculate grounds and house exterior. The...More

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EnjoyLifeAlways

N.D.

3010

Reviewed 30 August 2017 via mobile

Fantastic!!

This was such a neat tour. The lady was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. Worth seeing.

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init4keeps

Des Moines, Iowa

1005325

Reviewed 27 August 2017 via mobile

Wonderful!

For a $5 tour fee, you can see the place she was born and some of the historical belongings of those days. The site is very well kept. Very friendly and informative staff. Very family friendly. Marcydiner tantrum scale of 5/5-no screaming kids. Nice place!...More

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mherzberg

Winona, Minnesota

4710

Reviewed 1 August 2017

A Quick Stop

Just stopped to see the location and the house. Used this stop to complete history of the Eisenhowers -- I had been to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum and Library in Abilene, KS and the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA

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Linda H

Elk City, Oklahoma

6218

Reviewed 25 August 2016 via mobile

Nice visit!

Our quite was informative and the house was fun to see. There were some original furnishings and clothing that she wore. The yard had pretty flowers too. Glad we stopped.

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demarsh2016

Eugene, Oregon

3013

Reviewed 23 August 2016

Sucker for Small Museums

I will admit it...I'm a sucker for small museums. Many turn out not be worth much...but just often enough one stands out. This is one of those. The chances of you ever getting to Boone, Iowa, are probably not great. However, should you ever be...More

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Oper8bsn

Berlin, Maryland

8421

Reviewed 8 July 2016

Always a hit

We always love to visit the birthplace! The docents are passionate and knowledgeable! Always friendly

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schonesland

Boone, Iowa

Reviewed 16 March 2016

Eisenhower History

Open daily thru the Summer with conducted tours. Mamie was born in this house and its full of her family's items. Great look at a period of history. Two automobiles in carriage house. One Mamie's and the other her Uncle Joel's. License plate collection of...More

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Hick_from_CT

Haddam, Connecticut

9428

Reviewed 25 November 2015

Emphasis is on the First Lady, not on her famous husband

My husband and I happened to have a day to kill in the Boone area. We decided to drive past the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace and take some photos of the outside of the house. When we visited (in early May) it was open by...More

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