Truman Little White House
Built in 1890 as quarters for the Naval Base Commander and Paymaster, the Little White House took its place in history early on. In 1912, President William Taft visited the house and in 1918, Thomas Edison lived there for several months as he worked on inventing new weapons for the war effort.
In 1946, the Little White House became Truman’s winter home and he proceeded to stay for 175 days. Always at work, the President held various meetings in the home, met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, worked on the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine and continually attended to his duties while enjoying the magnificent setting. A setting so magnificent, in fact, that Truman was known to spend an afternoon in town or out on the water fishing with friends. It's said that he was friendly with the locals and fit right into the island lifestyle.
Although several other United States Presidents visited the Little White House in the years that followed, it ultimately was named for Harry Truman because of his deep affection and adoration for the home and Key West.
Today, visitors from all over the world are able to get a glimpse into Truman’s life and times, see where he and Bess entertained guests, where critical meetings were held and how the business of our government was conducted in this lovely historic building.
Operating Times: Daily 9:30am to 4:30pm; 365 days a year
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Truman Little White House located on Truman Annex, 111 Front Street
Age Requirements: Children are 5-12 yrs. of age. Children 4 yrs. of age and younger are free.
Additional Info:
Presentations start every 15-20 minutes. Parking is available at Mallory Square or The Westin Parking garage. Museum is wheelchair accessible on main floor only.
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