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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site A small white cottage with pink flowers blooming in front.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
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The Visitor Center, Birthplace Cottage, Blacksmith Shop, Schoolhouse, Friends Meetinghouse, and the Presidential Library and Museum are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

The loop road from the Presidential Library and Museum to the Gravesite and picnic shelters, and the Water Street Parking Lot (on Parkside Drive across from the Visitor Center) are closed to vehicles and parking from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

The grounds of the historic site are open 24 hours.

 
Herbert Hoover Birthplace Cottage in the spring.
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Herbert Hoover Birthplace Cottage in the spring.
Pupils' desks, part of the Schoolhouse furnishings.
West Branch Commercial Historic District
When Hoover was born in 1874, West Branch was beginning a long period of prosperity and growth.
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Black and white photo of Herbert Hoover in retirement.

Did You Know?
In Herbert Hoover’s 31-year retirement from the presidency he never had any Secret Service protection. Not until 1965, one year after Hoover died, was lifetime Secret Service protection awarded to ex-presidents.
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Last Updated: November 30, 2010 at 13:53 MST