A Prairie Garden
A small prairie garden at the Visitor Center previews blossoming flowers and grasses in the tallgrass prairie.
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Artist-in-Residence Program
The Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site promotes creative means of communicating the park's national significance and its relevance to park visitors. Learn about the program and how to apply.
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Bird Checklist for Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
This checklist is your own tool for observing birds and measuring the vital signs of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site's natural areas.
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The Civil War in Iowa
Iowa played a role in the lead-up to the Civil War including in the Underground Railroad and John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association produced this publication.
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Climate Change: Impacts of Warming on the Heartland
Global climate change will affect National Parks in the central U.S.
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Friends Meetinghouse
The restored Friends Meetinghouse, where Herbert Hoover and his family worshipped, represents the values of the community that shaped his early years in West Branch.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Map and Guide
The complete guide is not available online, but images of the park map (PDF file, 735 KB) and area map (PDF file, 18.8 KB) may be downloaded for free. Request a copy of the Map and Guide from the Visitor Center when you visit.
Hoover Genealogy
A brief Hoover family history and family tree, courtesy of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association.
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Quaker Heritage
The faith that guided Herbert Hoover throughout his long life as a statesman and public servant came from the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers.
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Self-guided Audio Tour
Listen to the audio tour to learn about the 31st U.S. president as you visit the park. At each stop, call 1-888-244-4178 and enter the stop number to hear a short narration. Enjoy the tour at your own pace and in any order. Audio wands are available at the Visitor Center. The park does not charge a fee for the audio tour.
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Tallgrass Prairie Trail Map
In honor of Herbert Hoover's love of nature, and in an attempt to share an exquisite natural resource with the public, the National Park Service restored 81-acres of tallgrass prairie.
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Travel the Herbert Hoover Highway
A historical scenic motor trail honoring the 31st president passes through Johnson and Cedar Counties.
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Wildflower List and Bloom Times
This brochure presents a quick guide to selected wildflowers at Herbert Hoover NHS.
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