Join the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site and celebrate

October 14, 1890 a baby boy was born in Denison, Texas. The baby was Dwight D. Eisenhower. Dwight Eisenhower grew into a young man and attended the U.S. Military Academy and became a U.S. Army Officer. Lt. Eisenhower worked his way thru the ranks to become a Five Star General and the Supreme Commander of the Allied European Forces and leader of the D-Day Invasion.

In 1948 General Eisenhower retired from the U.S. Military and accepted the position of President of Columbia University. This job was short lived, in 1950 President Harry Truman recalled General Eisenhower to serve as the head of NATO. General Eisenhower ran for President of the United States of America in 1952 and was elected our 34th President and went on to serve two terms, from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961. 

Eisenhower is known for many great works as President. Three of these were NASA, the Interstate Highway System and Hawaii and Alaska becoming the 49th and 50th states.

Come join us at the Eisenhower Birthplace SHS on October 13 and celebrate Ike’s birthday!  This free event will feature the Able Company Unit, a World War II reenactment group that represents the veterans of the 82nd Airborne Division.The military re-enactors will have an American G.I. camp and a German military camp set up and a battle between the groups will occur at the crossroads on the Eisenhower Birthplace grounds.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Military Re-enactors German and American camps andMilitary vehicles

1:00p.m. – Ike’s Birthday Cake in the Eisenhower Birthplace Pavilion

 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weapons Demo and Battle

Located in the heart of Denison, Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site showcases the home where the 34th U.S. President Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was born in 1890. Antique furnishings fill the modest frame house, illustrating the working class life of the Eisenhowers. The visitor center celebrates Ike with memorabilia and exhibits featuring his many accomplishments as president and war hero.

The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site is located at 609 S. Lamar Ave., Denison, TX. The Eisenhower Birthplace is one of 20 historic attractions operated by the Texas Historical Commission.

For information visit www.visiteisenhowerbirthplace.com or call 903-465-8908.