Truman Little White House
Museum · Key West ·
Historic presidential retreat with original furnishings and tropical gardens
Historic presidential retreat with original furnishings and tropical gardens
"Touring the Harry S. Truman Little White House gave me a window into presidential life — it served as Truman’s winter White House from 1946 to 1952, and you can even opt for the VIP White Glove Tour to ride in one of Truman’s classic limousines." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Truman’s Little White House is Florida’s only presidential museum, providing a historic glimpse into where President Truman spent time while in Key West." - Amber Love Bond
"This wood housewas originally intended as officers' housing on the island's naval base, but became famous as the Little White House when Harry S. Truman used it as a base of operationsfor several extendedstays during his presidency. The house, now a museum, is dedicated to the history that took placehere: Not just Truman, but Thomas Edison and presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and Clintonall spent time here, and several key summits took place here as well. As you walk through the house you'll view all of the original furniture and historical elements—including Truman's famous "The Buck Stops Here" desk sign—which have been maintained for generations. Thebeautiful tropical garden issurrounded by the original 1890 wrought-iron fence."
"This wood housewas originally intended as officers' housing on the island's naval base, but became famous as the Little White House when Harry S. Truman used it as a base of operationsfor several extendedstays during his presidency. The house, now a museum, is dedicated to the history that took placehere: Not just Truman, but Thomas Edison and presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and Clintonall spent time here, and several key summits took place here as well. As you walk through the house you'll view all of the original furniture and historical elements—including Truman's famous "The Buck Stops Here" desk sign—which have been maintained for generations. Thebeautiful tropical garden issurrounded by the original 1890 wrought-iron fence."
"The historic Harry S. Truman Little White House is famously where Truman spent 175 days of his presidency. Before that, the building served as a naval station's command headquarters during the Spanish-American War. The house has been restored to the way it was in 1949, showcasing well-preserved rooms where the Trumans lived, worked, and relaxed during their time in Key West. The house is open 365 days a year; tours, which are included in the admission, offer additional insight into Truman's presidency." - Nancy DePalma , Laura Ratliff
