Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace

Frame house with restored summer kitchen and furniture from Mamie’s family. Master bedroom includes bed in which Mamie was born. Lower-level museum and library features photos of Mamie and Ike, memorabilia and gift shop. See 1949 Chrysler Windsor given by Ike and Mamie to her uncle, Joel Carlson, and Mamie’s 1962 Plymouth Valiant.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
1-5 Tue.-Sun., Apr.-May; 10-5 daily, June-Oct.; or by appointment
Address
709 Carroll St.
Phone
515-432-1896
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.booneiowa.com
Map
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