Attractions History & Heritage

Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home & Visitors Center

Dixon, IL - Lee County
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Address:

  • 816 Hennepin Avenue
  • Dixon, IL, 61021
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  • History
  • Museums

Hours:

  • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Amenities:

  • Free
  • Guided Tour
  • Reservation Recommended
  • Gift Shop
  • Open to the public

Details

Experience the presidential legacy of one of America’s most influential and beloved presidents. You can walk in the footsteps of Ronald Reagan, encounter a presidential story whose beginning looked a lot like yours, and discover the virtues and principles you can use to become an inspirational leader like Ronald Reagan.

Tours

Tour the home that the Reagan family resided in from 1920–1923, which has been completely restored.

Public tours are available from April – December
Thursday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tours begin on the hour, with the last tour leaving at 3:00 p.m.
Group tours and special events may be scheduled outside of the listed times. Please contact us to learn how.

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