Several years ago Imke and I visited Independence Missouri, the hometown of Harry Truman. It was a quick trip with my main purpose there to visit the Truman Home. I hadn't made time to see much else on that trip, but I was excited to get back for another visit this trip. The town of Independence is only 11 miles from our hotel in Kansas City and the plan was to spend the day Friday exploring the area.
Before heading to Independence, we headed South to the Truman family farm home. This farm was at one time 600 acres, but only 10 acres of the original farm remain. And while the home is not currently open for tours, it was still worth a trip to visit.
We then headed to Independence. I had found a walking tour of town and thought it would be the perfect way to learn a little bit of the history of the town and spend time with the girls.
Most of the highlights of the tour were on Delaware Street-the Street where the Truman's lived before, during, and after the Presidency. It was nearly a 3 mile walk and it was a beautiful day to be out exploring.
After completing our walk around town, I stopped at the Courthouse Exchange for lunch and, afterward, I headed across the town square to Clinton's Soda Fountain. This is the store where Harry Truman had his first job as a soda jerk and I had to go in to try a Phosphate. I decided to try the Peach Phosphate and really enjoyed it.
Finally, I decided that I would tour the Truman Home. Although I had toured it before, it is one of my all-time favorite tours so I was happy to do it again. Afterward, I got the girls out for a photo op. I was thankful for the nice lady who offered to take my picture with the girls. It was the perfect way to end our day in Independence.
Before heading to Independence, we headed South to the Truman family farm home. This farm was at one time 600 acres, but only 10 acres of the original farm remain. And while the home is not currently open for tours, it was still worth a trip to visit.
We then headed to Independence. I had found a walking tour of town and thought it would be the perfect way to learn a little bit of the history of the town and spend time with the girls.
Most of the highlights of the tour were on Delaware Street-the Street where the Truman's lived before, during, and after the Presidency. It was nearly a 3 mile walk and it was a beautiful day to be out exploring.
After completing our walk around town, I stopped at the Courthouse Exchange for lunch and, afterward, I headed across the town square to Clinton's Soda Fountain. This is the store where Harry Truman had his first job as a soda jerk and I had to go in to try a Phosphate. I decided to try the Peach Phosphate and really enjoyed it.
Finally, I decided that I would tour the Truman Home. Although I had toured it before, it is one of my all-time favorite tours so I was happy to do it again. Afterward, I got the girls out for a photo op. I was thankful for the nice lady who offered to take my picture with the girls. It was the perfect way to end our day in Independence.
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