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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.

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

 

Junior Rangers

 

The Junior Ranger program helps kids get involved and learn more about Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Anyone can be a Junior Ranger after completing activities during a visit to the park.

 
Activities for home
 

You can be Junior Ranger even if you are not able to visit a National Park. Visit WebRangers to learn how.

 

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

 

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts may earn resource stewardship patches by participating in national park programs and volunteer projects.

 

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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: November 18, 2009 at 15:01 EST