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Jackson County Historical Society Harry S Truman Office and Courtroom The Harry S
Truman Office and Courtroom is located in the 1933 Jackson County Courthouse on the historic
Independence Square, just down the hall from the Jackson County Historical
Society’s Archives, Research Library and Bookshop, which operates the site. Tour the office and courtroom used by Mr. Truman
in his early years of elected politics…in the years before he became a U.S.
Senator…before he became the 33rd President of the United States. Enjoy a 30-minute audio-visual program, The
Man From Independence, about the life of Mr. Truman, and his hometown. The Harry S Truman Office and Courtroom
accommodates up to 50 people. This site is a popular spot for civil marriage
ceremonies, too. Hours: Screenings of The Man From Independence repeat every half hour Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed on observed holidays. Admission: All Adults: $2 Youths 6-15: $1 Children 5 & under: FREE Purchase
tickets at Room 103. Payment
is requested at the time of your visit, either by cash, check, or credit
card. Call ahead to ensure availability, or to schedule
a group tour, or to check on availability, call (816) 252-7454. |