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Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 631-1888
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A Trip to the Harrison Home

Schedule a PROGRAM and HARRISON HOME TOUR at the special rate of $5.00 per student!

Students experience history firsthand when they visit the home of Indiana’s only U.S. President.
Programs are designed to enrich curriculum and are available for all elementary grades.

Scheduling

Call (317) 631-2717 weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Teachers, bus drivers and one adult chaperone per fifteen students are admitted free.
Each additional adult chaperone pays $6.00.
Contact the Education Department for payment arrangements.

Facilities and Features

  • The south lawn is available for picnics, please give prior notice (sorry, no tables).
  • Groups may visit our Gift Shop (group order forms available).
  • We offer special tours for sight and hearing impaired visitors.
  • We provide online program materials upon request.
  • We provide supplementary materials to teachers for tour and program preparation.
  • We offer educational videotapes, DVDs and suitcase kits for classroom rental.
  • We now offer restroom facilities. The new building is located behind the home and may be utilized before or after your visit. Please allow extra time for a restroom break.


Please note: The program room accomodates up to 60 students. Larger groups at the same time on the same date must use the program and tour package ($5 per student) for a “flip-flop:” Half of the group tours while the other half has a program. A package visit lasts up to two and a half hours.

2008 President Benjamin Harrison Foundation