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Ike’s History Festival in Denison Sept. 4-5
By Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
Aug 6, 2026
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Denison, Texas -- Ike's History Festival is slated for Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5. Join the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site for two days of hands-on history fun!

From 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., historic and nature-based organizations from around the state will bring what they do best to Denison! See below for a full list of guests for each day of the event.

Admission to the festival is $3 per person (children 5 and under free). This admission includes a tour of the Birthplace; tours are offered at their regularly scheduled times and availability is limited.

Come and explore the wonders of Texas with activities and displays great for kids and adults alike.

Friday and Saturday: National Museum of the Pacific War, Ft. McKavett State Historic Site, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, Star of the Republic Museum, Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site, Sam Bell Maxey State Historic Site, Grayson County Frontier Village, Eisenhower State Park

Friday Only: Bluestem Master Naturalists, Denison Library

Saturday Only: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

Date:  September 4 and September 5

Time:   10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Cost:  $3 per person (Children 5 and under Free) 

Location:  Eisenhower Birthplace at 609 S. Lamar Ave. in Denison, Texas.

For more information, visit our Facebook page or call the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site at 903-465-8908.

www.thc.texas.gov