America Likes Ike

Some presidents are remembered for their speeches. Others for the challenges they faced.

Dwight D. Eisenhower is remembered for both, and for the character that guided him through it all.

Abilene, Kansas is proud to be the hometown of America's 34th president and the place where visitors can walk in his footsteps.

At the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home, you'll discover far more than a presidential museum. Explore the home where Eisenhower grew up, learn how a small-town Kansas boy became Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II, and see how he later led the nation through one of the most pivotal decades in American history.

Inside the museum, interactive exhibits tell the story of a leader who valued service, humility, and unity. You'll learn about D-Day, the creation of the Interstate Highway System, the early years of NASA, the Cold War, and the decisions that helped shape modern America.

The campus also includes Eisenhower's final resting place at the Place of Meditation, where President Eisenhower, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, and their son Doud are buried. It is one of the most peaceful and meaningful places in Kansas, offering visitors a chance to reflect on the life and legacy of one of America's most respected leaders.

A visit to Abilene also reveals the values that shaped Eisenhower long before he entered the White House. Stroll the same neighborhoods he knew as a boy, visit the churches, schools, and streets that influenced his character, and discover why he often spoke so fondly of his Kansas hometown.

In 2026, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, there's no better time to reconnect with the ideals of leadership, service, and citizenship that Eisenhower embodied.

Because America likes Ike, and it all began in Abilene, Kansas.