Harry Truman Day celebration set for May 7

On Saturday May 7, join the Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site and the Barton County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Truman’s Birthday. Activities will be held throughout the day. The public is invited to attend.

The event will include historic demonstrators, WWI and WWII re-enactors, music entertainment, baby & dog shows, talent show, cornhole tournament, kids’ historic games, craft and food vendors, and wagon rides.

All events are free to attend, including parking. There are small participation fees in shows & tournaments.

Truman Day Event Schedule:

9:00 a.m. —- Opening Ceremony/ National Anthem/Color Guard Silent Language Flirting with Fans & Eyes

10:00a.m. — Baby Show — (Registration at 9:30am / $5 Entry Fee / 0-24 Months)

11:00 a.m. — Story Telling by Raelene Crotser

12:00 p.m. — Truman’s Got Talent — (Registration at 11:30am / $5 per Talent)

1:00 pm — Cornhole Tournament — (Registration at 12:00pm / $20 per team) 1:00 p.m. — Corey Timmons Music

2:00 p.m. — Story Telling by Raelene Crotser 2:30 p.m. — Dog Show — (Registration at 2:00pm / $5 Entry Fee)

All Day — Craft and Food Vendors All Day — Wagon Rides All Day — WWI & WWII Re-Enactor.

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