The historic site is a handy place to learn some history and stretch your legs. Hoover's modest beginnings can be an inspiration to us all. His childhood home was tiny! Other buildings are interesting and very well maintained. The visitor center shows a short film and has clean rest rooms. Someday I will find the time to walk in the... More

A wonderful look back into the early childhood 2 room home of Hoover and many buildings of that era.

Take your preteens here. It is a time to remember. One that I am certain of which they have little knowledge

Very well kept, nice tour of birthplace. Burial site is extremely nice, very presidential.

This site is a replica of the village Herbert Hoover was born in. It is located right behind the Herbert Hoover Museum. The have the birthplace cottage where Hoover was born (one of the smallest houses I had ever seen), as well as a Blacksmith Shop, schoolhouse, and the Friends Meetinghouse (sort of a town hall). These buildings are open... More

If you're into historical things, or you're like me and make it a goal to go to EVERY National Park in America, then you will LOVE it here. It's not just Herbert's Birthplace, but a small town preserved. There are 2 streets with 1 cross street in the middle that have all been preserved or rebuilt to replicate the time... More