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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
For Kids
 

Herbert Hoover made a lot of discoveries growing up in West Branch. So can your kids. Many things to do at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site are great for families with children. See the schedule of events for what's happening.

 
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Kids participated in activities at the Junior Ranger table during Hooverfest.

Junior Rangers

The Junior Ranger program helps kids explore with their families to learn more about Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Anyone can be a Junior Ranger any time of year by earning an official badge and certificate after completing activities during a visit to the park. Be a Junior Ranger »

 
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Photo courtesy of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association

Allan Hoover III, great-grandson of President Hoover, presented Vanessa Espinosa with a $5,000 scholarship in 2009.

Uncommon Student Award

The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. The program annually identifies and honors up to 15 Iowa high school juniors who propose and then accomplish a project of their own choosing and design. Grades, test scores, essays and financial need are not evaluated. Be an Uncommon Student »

The Uncommon Student Award is a program of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association.

 

Field Trips

Field trips for schools and organized groups may be booked through the Presidential Library-Museum. Educators and parents may download free curriculum materials to prepare for a visit. Plan a Field Trip »

 

Volunteer

Some volunteer activities, like prairie reconstruction projects, may be appropriate for children of certain ages. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts may earn resource stewardship patches by participating in national park programs and volunteer projects. Find volunteer opportunities »

 

Activities for Home

Build a Herbert Hoover Birthplace (PDF file, 477 KB) from a piece of paper!

Make a storyteller (PDF file, 248 KB) to ask questions and get answers about Herbert Hoover's childhood!

 

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Did You Know?
In 1874, the year Herbert Hoover was born, Ernest Shackleton (an early Antarctic explorer), Honus Wagner (one of the greatest baseball players in history), Harry Houdini (a famous professional magician), and Robert Frost (Pulitzer Prize winning poet) were also born.
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Last Updated: May 12, 2011 at 12:16 MST