Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again.
Photo: NPS Photo/John Eicher / NPS
About Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story: how community, hard work, honesty, and usefulness to others opened a world of opportunity— and the presidency of the United States— to a child of simple beginnings.
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Driving times from Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Operating Hours
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Spring and fall are mild with moderate temperatures. Average high temperatures in the spring and fall are between 50° and 60° F, with lows from 40° F to 50° F. Summer is hot and humid with average highs around 85° F. Winter can be cold, windy, and snowy with highs averaging 30° F or lower. Rain and thunderstorms are most frequent in the spring and summer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Craft Demonstrations, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Effigy Mounds National Monument (2 h 26 min), New Philadelphia National Historic Site (3 h 11 min), Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (3 h 21 min), Lincoln Home National Historic Site (3 h 24 min), Pullman National Historical Park (3 h 30 min), Indiana Dunes National Park (3 h 49 min).