The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, in partnership with the Society of Presidential Descendants, will present a series of events in celebration of Presidents’ Weekend, Thursday, Feb. 13, through Monday, Feb. 17 on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St.
The events are presented with the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
More information is at trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/
Descendants discuss preservation
The centerpiece of the long weekend is the annual Presidential Descendants Forum on Saturday, Feb. 15, featuring presidential descendants in a moderated discussion on this year’s topic, “Historic preservation — artifacts, objects and sites. Preserving our nation’s history for future generations.” Doors open at 4 p.m. and the discussion begins at 4:30 p.m.
Play stars Truman’s grandson
Actor Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry S. Truman, will reprise the role of his grandfather in the one-man show, “Give ’Em Hell, Harry!” Performances take place at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16 and Monday, Feb. 17, with doors opening at 4 p.m.
Daniel brings his grandfather’s Midwest charm and common sense to life as the president navigates the challenges of history.
Commander-in-Chief cookout
To wrap up the holiday weekend on Monday, Feb. 17, a family-friendly “Presidents Day Cookout” will take place on the grounds of the Little White House, where Truman spent 11 working vacations from 1945-53.
The picnic takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission to the grounds is free, and attendees can buy picnic tickets at the door for hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs from the grill. A cash bar will be available and attendees are welcome to bring a picnic blanket. The lunchtime event will also include music and lawn games.
